E-Cigarette Crisis in Thailand Becomes a National Agenda

E-Cigarette Crisis in Thailand Becomes a National Agenda

Civil networks have elevated the e-cigarette issue to a national agenda due to the alarming rise in youth vaping. The matter was discussed in a seminar hosted by the Senate Committee on Social Development, with representatives from the government, private sector, and academia attending. Studies reveal that 43% of primary school students (ages 9-12) have experimented with vaping, with a significant increase among girls. Concerns were raised about nicotine addiction, academic struggles, and mental health effects. Calls for stricter regulations on vape sales continue as the crisis intensifies.