“The brave call by a Thai Government Minister for Thailand to overturn its harsh ban on the sale of vape products has received applause and accolades from around the world,” says Nancy Loucas, Executive Coordinator of the Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA).

 

Her comments follow Thailand’s Digital Economy and Society Minister, Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn, telling local media that vaping is safer for people trying to quit smoking. What’s more, he is now looking at ways vaping could be legalised in order to offer a less harmful alternative to smoking regular cigarettes.

 

“Support for the Minister has gone global! This should be a massive wake-up call for Thailand’s Government. He’s on the side of science and his calls have exposed the fact that Thailand has fallen well behind internationally when it comes to adopting effective Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) policies,” says Ms Loucas.

 

Full story: https://caphraorg.net/thai-ministers-support-for-vaping-goes-global/

 

-- © Copyright CAPHRA 2022-02-15

 

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alcoholban, vape ban, gambling ban, and Thailand means land of freedom....But with all the restrictions and bans there a not much freedom left 

One of my main problems with vaping is sitting next to someone who is vaping, the clouds of smoke that these devices emit is really anti-social, I would rather sit next to a regular cigarette smoker therefore in my opinion there should be strict measures in place on where people can vape and not cause discomfort to other people.

30 minutes ago, ikke1959 said:

alcoholban, vape ban, gambling ban, and Thailand means land of freedom....But with all the restrictions and bans there a not much freedom left 

and in the land of smiles...........what the f..k do they smile about ?

42 minutes ago, Geoffggi said:

One of my main problems with vaping is sitting next to someone who is vaping, the clouds of smoke that these devices emit is really anti-social, I would rather sit next to a regular cigarette smoker therefore in my opinion there should be strict measures in place on where people can vape and not cause discomfort to other people.

You're right there, it reminds me one night sitting outside a pub in Phuket Town and 3 of them on the next table vaping away clouds of smoke, we had to move and I smoke but my wife doesn't  

53 minutes ago, Geoffggi said:

One of my main problems with vaping is sitting next to someone who is vaping, the clouds of smoke that these devices emit is really anti-social, I would rather sit next to a regular cigarette smoker therefore in my opinion there should be strict measures in place on where people can vape and not cause discomfort to other people.

vapes don't make smoke, just water, theres barely any smell, 1000 times better than ciggies and cigars

5 minutes ago, piewarmer said:

vapes don't make smoke, just water, theres barely any smell, 1000 times better than ciggies and cigars

 

Next up the whereabouts of brave minister still a mystery ???? 

59 minutes ago, Geoffggi said:

One of my main problems with vaping is sitting next to someone who is vaping, the clouds of smoke that these devices emit is really anti-social, I would rather sit next to a regular cigarette smoker therefore in my opinion there should be strict measures in place on where people can vape and not cause discomfort to other people.

Well I thought it was water vapour and not smoke.... and I for one would not prefer a cigarette smoker next to me....but both are something I wish to avoid..... I would hope either would blow away from other people or take it outside. Perhaps us anti guys have to wear masks!

41 minutes ago, lodstewart said:

and in the land of smiles...........what the f..k do they smile about ?

Money, power, and more money.

TIT.

Anything that goes into your lungs except fresh air is bad for you. Vaping still has many harmful chemicals.

5 minutes ago, ChipButty said:

 

Next frontier for you would be quit smoking cigarettes and start vaping if you want to hang around for a little bit longer.

Nicotine addicts cannot be forced to quit. Only people who make the decision for themselves, when they are ready, sucessfully do so.

 

Overwhelmingly, the evidence points to vaping being a far less risky way to deliver nicotine. Consequently, many people make an informed decision to vape until they are ready to quit.

 

Many of these people are potential tourists who will choose another holiday destination instead of being 'forced' to go back to cigarettes should they come to Thailand. I personally know a number of people who have made this choice.

 

I wonder if the Thai government is aware of the detrimental effect the policy on vaping here has on tourist arrival numbers? I strongly suspect it is costing the country far more than people realise.

29 minutes ago, jaiyen said:

Anything that goes into your lungs except fresh air is bad for you. Vaping still has many harmful chemicals.

Depends on the manufacturing process. It's another good reason to legalize it. Just like other illegal drugs, manufacturers and distributors add nasty stuff in there to reduce costs and increase profit. By legalizing and regulating it, you can ensure such chemicals are kept to an absolute minimum. You can also tax it to pay for healthcare that may (but mostly won't) be required by those who consume it. 

4 hours ago, webfact said:

“Support for the Minister has gone global!

Does the world really care if Thailand allows vaping or not.

doubtful.

Vaping is pretty popular with the younger thai crowd. Supplies are widely available. Authorities never enforce "laws" for this segment.

 

It seems like the authorities mostly hassle Shisha places.

 

Next up: Playing cards legal?

 

 

 

 

1 hour ago, piewarmer said:

vapes don't make smoke, just water, theres barely any smell, 1000 times better than ciggies and cigars

It totally depends what kind of flavor they use.

Some flavors are seriously annoying.

Vanilla flavor is one of the discord i hate most. That sweet smells stays forever and i can smell it a mile away.

 

Legalize vaping for sure.......

But been all flavors.

 

My girlfriend vapes and I'm glad that she changed from regular cigarettes many years ago.

She just use the liquid with nicotine and no flavors added, so there is no smell at all.

 

The only thing that annoys me are her vaping equipment which makes small clicks each time she inhales.

1 hour ago, jaiyen said:

Anything that goes into your lungs except fresh air is bad for you. Vaping still has many harmful chemicals.

It's not healthy, but if you vape without flavors, it's a better choice instead of the regular cigarettes.

 

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/causes-of-cancer/smoking-and-cancer/is-vaping-harmful

2 hours ago, Geoffggi said:

One of my main problems with vaping is sitting next to someone who is vaping, the clouds of smoke that these devices emit is really anti-social, I would rather sit next to a regular cigarette smoker therefore in my opinion there should be strict measures in place on where people can vape and not cause discomfort to other people.

Same with all smoking . Smokers stand and smoke directly outside where there is no smoking allowed . Hospitals a good example  example . 

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA).

There run by the ciggerett and vaping companies.

 

Vaping is addictive and harmful.

 

 

2 hours ago, jaiyen said:

Anything that goes into your lungs except fresh air is bad for you. Vaping still has many harmful chemicals.

Not much fresh air in Thailand.  Carcinogenic pollutants + cig smoke = early grave/burn.  Doctors estimate 32,000 premature deaths per year from respiratory diseases.

3 hours ago, piewarmer said:

vapes don't make smoke, just water, theres barely any smell, 1000 times better than ciggies and cigars

Barely any smell? I hate all those sweet shisha-like odors I'm often surrounded with in restaurants these days. I never smoked but I prefer a regular cigarette smoker nearby over a vaper anytime.

Please take the time to watch this video. 

It helps to explain why vaping is so popular 

in the world. Far less harmful than Cigarettes.

 

So who’s family has interests in the vape business then ?

7 hours ago, Davedub said:

I wonder if the Thai government is aware of the detrimental effect the policy on vaping here has on tourist arrival numbers? I strongly suspect it is costing the country far more than people realise.

They are more concerned about the Thai Tobacco monopolies, as with beer, to keep those 'donations' rolling in.

2 hours ago, harada said:

So who’s family has interests in the vape business then ?

Their still working on that one, hence the delay. 

Are vape pens even allowed through Thai airports? I have a wax pen. Otherwise I'll buy a wax pen there if available : )

So a vaping lobby group supports the legalisation of vaping ..... who'd have thought.

 

I must admit I do vape and it did help me quit smoking. 

I like watching the "vapistes" chugging along and emitting clouds of steam that seem so much larger than it's possible for their bodies to contain.

 

It reminds me of my childhood when I could see, from my house, the steam clouds rising from the locomotives passing through the shallow valley in which my village sat.

 

I can remember being taken to watch the Flying Scotsman pass beneath one of the bridges, up to the parapet of which I was held, on it's final scheduled run before retiring from regular service.