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Bangkok has announced a smoking ban on Rama 6 Road, effective February 13, 2026, prohibiting traditional and e-cigarettes. Smokers caught violating the rule, including on sidewalks, will be fined up to 5,000 baht. This move is part of the city's “Healthy City” policy, which aims to improve public health and the living environment, especially in areas near healthcare and educational facilities.

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Rama 6 Road is significant due to its proximity to numerous hospitals and educational centers, making it a focal point for this health initiative. Dr. Lertluck Leelaruangsang, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Bangkok, stated that this decision aligns with the Medical and Wellness Hub policy to ensure a cleaner environment. Local businesses and community members will also participate by monitoring compliance.

The Ratchathewi district office partnered with Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, and 13 local organizations to promote the smoke-free initiative. They have already started marking the area with signs to raise awareness about the dangers of second-hand smoke. Their goal is to create a safer and more sustainable environment in line with the Tobacco Products Control Act of 2017, which sets all public areas and sidewalks in Bangkok as smoke-free zones.

Dr. Lertluck encourages public involvement in promoting a smoke-free society by reporting violations or advocating the cause courteously. This effort seeks to achieve a long-term reduction in tobacco-related health risks, marking a significant step toward a healthier city environment, reported The Nation.

Key Takeaways:

• Rama 6 Road in Bangkok will be smoke-free starting February 13, 2026.

• Violations of the smoking ban may result in a fine of up to 5,000 baht.

• The initiative aims to protect residents and promote a sustainable environment.

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Let the motorcycles, and black smoke fuming cars go ahead, but a cigarette will cause bad air, same for the industry around Bangkok. 20 years ago we flew from Chiang Mai to Bangkok and approaching Bangkok we saw a big brown cloud over Bangkok.. I am sure it was not because so many people were smoking... I am not a smoker by the way.. just to say that measures are being made that are totally ineffective

Another totally ridiculous rule like the ban on smoking on the beach.

While every year the air is thick with the pollution from the burning fields and forests

compounding the dust from construction and the year round souped up diesel trucks belching black soot

for all to see but not much action on that.

"monitoring compliance" these dystopian words tell you what its really about.

46 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

Bangkok has announced a smoking ban on Rama 6 Road, effective February 13, 2026, prohibiting traditional and e-cigarettes. Smokers caught violating the rule, including on sidewalks, will be fined up to 5,000 baht.

Does this apply to smoking in the cab of my diesel truck driving along Rama-6, spewing black smoke and dripping oil, with unsecured garbage blowing out of the bed?