webfact Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Expert calls for ban on cool cigarettes By The Nation File photo Thailand should stop selling cool cigarettes to prevent addiction, Dr Ronnachai Kongsakon, director of the Tobacco Control Research and Knowledge Management Centre at Mahidol University, said. He cited that countries in the European Union and the United Kingdom are about to prohibit the production and sale of cigarettes containing menthol due to three reasons: Menthol cigarettes are popular among teenagers; to reduce the number of teenagers who become smokers; and to help menthol smokers quit smoking. Research shows that youngsters who smoke menthol are 80 per cent more likely to be smokers for life than those who smoke in general. "Menthol was first added to cigarettes in 1920, with cigarette companies making a menthol marketing strategy aimed at teenagers. They advertised that smoking menthol is safe, refreshing and cool, making many teenagers fascinated with the idea of start smoking menthol because they believed it was safer than normal cigarettes. The advertising was not true at all," Ronnachai said. In March 2012, Brazil was the first country in the world to ban menthol cigarettes, said Ronnachai. He added that it was time for Thailand to push "Menthol smoking prohibition measures", which is another measure to prevent young Thai smokers from cigarette addiction. During the Covid-19 pandemic, smoking is a major risk factor for serious illness and death when infected. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30388252 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-05-21 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_samui Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 and ban wearing red underwear, bad for your health. At the end ban living 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ian Nagle Posted May 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 21, 2020 i agree. Banning takes away freedoms of choice. What next? Ban beer because people can get addicted to alcohol. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThailandRyan Posted May 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 21, 2020 Just Ban all FUN, its the root of all problems in this world....Sarcastic comment on my part... 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dumbastheycome Posted May 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 21, 2020 51 minutes ago, Ian Nagle said: i agree. Banning takes away freedoms of choice. What next? Ban beer because people can get addicted to alcohol. Maybe only cold beer? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thunder26 Posted May 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 21, 2020 Ban this, ban that! It becomes annoying. People who want to smoke will smoke no matter what, menthol or not. There are age restriction laws. When people meet the age let them choose what to do. Stop babysitting! 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisinth Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Great, ban menthol cigarettes for the reasons given, stopping young people becoming smokers (because it is a lot easier to become addicted because it is menthol??). It will not be a minute before the kids will be dabbing those up-the-nose vapour sticks on normal cigarettes, effectively turning them into menthol tasting cigarettes. Lets see what the damage will be then. And it will happen because an authoritative body has told them (rebellious teenagers) not to do something against their will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimitriv Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 So there are Thai who follow foreign news. Astonishing. I did not expect that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Consulate: "As cool as a mountain stream". In the UK menthol cigs were always regarded as being just for women. No self-respecting bloke would be seen smoking them. Pass me a Woodbine or a Park Drive. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldie Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 The freedom to destroy yourself with drugs. What would happen if all of them would be allowed? Why only allow some? Or why some at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nsp64 Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Ban nose picking in public. Before you know it you'll be addicted and a nose picker for life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee b Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 How deep do you want your grave? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo369 Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 6 minutes ago, lee b said: How deep do you want your grave? I wanna be cremated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Damrongsak Posted May 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 21, 2020 I knew a guy in high school who smoked Kool brand unfiltered. He said no one would bum them from him. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 is 1 Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Next they ban to be heterosexual coz that is fun also! Even for some! I don't know if <deleted> have fun so don't need ban that! They can still f in they behind and bj eatch other! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkv Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 3 hours ago, chrisinth said: It will not be a minute before the kids will be dabbing those up-the-nose vapour sticks on normal cigarettes, effectively turning them into menthol tasting cigarettes. An EU-wide ban on the sale of flavoured cigarettes was introduced in May 2016, including menthol, under the 2014 revised European Tobacco Products Directive (TPD), with a May 2016 deadline for EU countries to transpose the TPD into national law. While retailers were allowed a year to sell stocks of other flavours, the phase-out period for menthol was extended for a further three years, and was due to come into force across the EU in May 2020. To be more exact, Wednesday, May 20th was the deadline. The companies have been advising consumers to switch to e-cigarettes if they want menthol flavour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bodga Posted May 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 21, 2020 4 hours ago, champers said: Consulate: "As cool as a mountain stream". In the UK menthol cigs were always regarded as being just for women. No self-respecting bloke would be seen smoking them. Pass me a Woodbine or a Park Drive. Pansy , any real man would be on Capstan full strength 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chassa Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Gauloise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phkauf Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Based on MY experience most Menthol smokers are Asian or Black, regardless of age. They tried banning Menthols in America, but Al Sharpton of all people fought them and won. Go figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ayemanomad Posted May 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 22, 2020 It's all about control folks. Slowly everyone's freedoms are being eroded. I am not a smoker, but I do believe in freedom of choice. When the current emergency measures are relaxed, we will not be able to go back to the old normal. Governments all over the world are intent on controlling more and more of their population. They are quick to take away our freedoms and once taken, they never give them all back to us. That is precisely what is happening now worldwide. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfiddler Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Most important of all, ban sugar ! Every 7 seconds someone dies of a diabetes related illness, which even beats Thailand,s road statistics ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasThBKK Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 44 minutes ago, Ayemanomad said: It's all about control folks. Slowly everyone's freedoms are being eroded. I am not a smoker, but I do believe in freedom of choice. When the current emergency measures are relaxed, we will not be able to go back to the old normal. Governments all over the world are intent on controlling more and more of their population. They are quick to take away our freedoms and once taken, they never give them all back to us. That is precisely what is happening now worldwide. Yup. Future looks bleak if you ask me... Nothing is so permanent as a temporary government program - Milton Friedman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Bull Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 What a load of rubbish.I started smoking when I was 12. Wouldn't dream of touching a menthol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 20 hours ago, Ian Nagle said: i agree. Banning takes away freedoms of choice. What next? Ban beer because people can get addicted to alcohol. Don't even go there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunPer Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 21 hours ago, webfact said: During the Covid-19 pandemic, smoking is a major risk factor for serious illness and death when infected. Seems like scientists don't agree – as often – this article from normally reliable and serious source "The Economist" says »Smokers seem less likely than non-smokers to fall ill with covid-19«. And by the way, menthol was cool to smoke when I was young, and for many years after, right until I quit smoking...???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natway09 Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 More important to get rid of that bl,,,y Lao Khao first. The liver damage in the locals is very high but they just refuse to accept that. Who owns ,,,,,, never mind 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liss Camber Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Countries in the European Union to prohibit sales of cool cigarettes ????????...what a load of s**t! Does he really think that we are informed that badly about what's going on in Europe?! Don't try to fool us please...we are grown up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Not only Thailand (quote from Evening Standard):- Smokers in the UK will no longer be able to buy menthol cigarettes, as new smoking laws were introduced on May 20. The new rules have been introduced with the aim to stop young people from taking up smoking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignis Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 41 minutes ago, Burma Bill said: Not only Thailand (quote from Evening Standard):- Smokers in the UK will no longer be able to buy menthol cigarettes, as new smoking laws were introduced on May 20. The new rules have been introduced with the aim to stop young people from taking up smoking. No worries as clearly says: It will still be legal to purchase menthol filters and hand-rolling tobacco if they are packaged separately. ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy cow cm Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Ban the banners and power hungry control freaks. That should take care of the top to the bottom dwellers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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