The Public Health Ministry has unveiled a rehabilitation plan targeting 20,000 young e-cigarette users, as announced by Minister Somsak Thepsutin. This initiative addresses rising concerns over teen vaping—a hot topic raised by Senator Premsak Piayura during a recent Senate assembly. The surge in e-cigarette use among teenagers has spotlighted governmental oversight and the need for better control measures.

 

The ministry's plan involves hospital-based screenings to integrate youths into a national rehabilitation programme, aiming to curb the growing e-cigarette trend. Notably, a 2021 report from the National Statistical Office revealed over 80,000 people aged 15 and above were using e-cigarettes, underscoring the urgency of tackling this issue.

 

Further highlighting the gravity of the situation, a 2022 US CDC survey found that 17.6% of Thai youths aged 13 to 15 were vaping—a significant increase from previous years.

Minister Somsak stressed that addressing underage e-cigarette use is a priority for the current fiscal year. The Ministry has set forth a comprehensive action plan that includes law enforcement, collaborations with partners, improved policy-making, and awareness campaigns about vaping hazards.

 

Back in May, the ministry formed a task force with the National Tobacco Product Control Committee and the Department of Disease Control. They have already seized over 60,000 vaping devices, valued at approximately 18 million baht.

 

Somsak remains steadfast in promoting healthier lifestyles among teenagers, aiming to reduce e-cigarette use. "We are committed to creating a healthier environment for our youth," he affirmed, underlining the ministry’s dedication to reversing this troubling trend.

 

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-- 2024-10-08

 

"We are committed to creating a healthier environment for our youth,"

 Love this !! think they need to get rid of the smog first  This is all political bull shxx  Stop the clearing of crops by burning !!

As I understand things, e-cigarettes are illegal.

So stop the problem at the source.

At the same time, arrest the MP's and workers at Parliament House that smoke the bloomin things.

Outlaw all nicotine products including cigarettes.  Nicotine is as addictive as heroin if not more so.
Speaking as an ex-nicotine addict. 

30 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

 

The Public Health Ministry has unveiled a rehabilitation plan targeting 20,000 young e-cigarette users, as announced by Minister Somsak Thepsutin. This initiative addresses rising concerns over teen vaping—a hot topic raised by Senator Premsak Piayura during a recent Senate assembly. The surge in e-cigarette use among teenagers has spotlighted governmental oversight and the need for better control measures.

 

The ministry's plan involves hospital-based screenings to integrate youths into a national rehabilitation programme, aiming to curb the growing e-cigarette trend. Notably, a 2021 report from the National Statistical Office revealed over 80,000 people aged 15 and above were using e-cigarettes, underscoring the urgency of tackling this issue.

 

Further highlighting the gravity of the situation, a 2022 US CDC survey found that 17.6% of Thai youths aged 13 to 15 were vaping—a significant increase from previous years.

Minister Somsak stressed that addressing underage e-cigarette use is a priority for the current fiscal year. The Ministry has set forth a comprehensive action plan that includes law enforcement, collaborations with partners, improved policy-making, and awareness campaigns about vaping hazards.

 

Back in May, the ministry formed a task force with the National Tobacco Product Control Committee and the Department of Disease Control. They have already seized over 60,000 vaping devices, valued at approximately 18 million baht.

 

Somsak remains steadfast in promoting healthier lifestyles among teenagers, aiming to reduce e-cigarette use. "We are committed to creating a healthier environment for our youth," he affirmed, underlining the ministry’s dedication to reversing this troubling trend.

 

File photo for reference only

 

-- 2024-10-08

 

Let me guess what they are going to do.  Suggest that the kids smoke cigarettes supplied by the Thai tobacco monopoly instead.  The same monopoly which wants e-cigarettes outlawed.

Change my mind!

12 minutes ago, connda said:

Suggest that the kids smoke cigarettes supplied by the Thai tobacco monopoly instead.

He He   such a cunning plan  I think it just might work ! 😋

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The Public Health Ministry has unveiled a rehabilitation plan targeting 20,000 young e-cigarette users

And I thought they were illegal?

It's a great idea. Step one would be substitution therapy. Take their vapes away and give them a packet of cigs.

12 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

It's a great idea. Step one would be substitution therapy. Take their vapes away and give them a packet of cigs.

 

Not a word spoken about getting kids to quit smoking cigarettes..

15 hours ago, connda said:

Outlaw all nicotine products including cigarettes.  Nicotine is as addictive as heroin if not more so.
Speaking as an ex-nicotine addict. 

I'm still a nicotine addict but I gave up the cigs 3 months ago (cold turkey). Haven't had even one since. My plan was to not smoke anything for 3 months and then go on the vape. Lasted 6 wks before the vaping started. 

 

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Back in May, the ministry formed a task force with the National Tobacco Product Control Committee and the Department of Disease Control. They have already seized over 60,000 vaping devices, valued at approximately 18 million baht.

Yet the arguably more harmful cigarettes are available everywhere. Can't have people vaping though. The 60 or 70 billion plus baht per year in excise tax must be protected. Health has nothing to do with it.