The e-cigarette problem is still a big problem in Thailand. After 6 Huai Khwang Police Station were charged with serious charges execution according to Section 149 of the Criminal Code acts as a state official asking for a bribe and Section 157 neglects to perform duties.
In the case of setting up a checkpoint and demanding a bribe from a Taiwanese actress 27,000 baht and releasing them while in possession of an e-cigarette
which is illegal and carries serious penalties
Until today, Thai society is still suspicious.
carrying electronic cigarettes
Possession of electronic cigarettes
Illegal or not, the answer is 100% illegal.
The case of a Taiwanese actress
If in possession of an e-cigarette
It's not just illegal in Thailand.
But it's also illegal in Taiwan.
On January 13, 2023, the Taiwan Executive Council
resolved to approve the draft amendment of the law on
The production, use, distribution, purchase, procurement, import and display of advertisements for e-cigarettes and all e-cigarette-related products is prohibited. Taiwan now
If the operator changes ingredients or production processes
that may have a more detrimental effect on health
Entrepreneurs must apply for approval from relevant authorities first.
In the draft amendment to the Tobacco Harm Prevention Law in Taiwan, there are additional prohibitions as follows: Prohibition of flavorings such as flowers, chocolate, fruit, mint, and other prohibited substances as required by law.
Because cigarettes are mixed with additives.
May attract youth to be curious and want to try.
and a misunderstanding that
It is less harmful to health than regular cigarettes.
and also fix the age more
Prohibit the sale of cigarettes to young people aged 20 instead of 18.
You see, Taiwan also has a law prohibiting the import and use of e-cigarettes.
Tourists can't claim that they don't know Thai laws.
Because it is every tourist's duty to study the country that they are traveling to and what prohibitions are there. Recently, Hong Kong has issued a new cannabis control law effective February 1, 2023, requiring CBD or cannabinoids found in marijuana plant
It is illegal to produce, procure, import, export, transfer, sell and possess CBD products, especially CBD skin care products, oils mixed with coffee powder, dietary supplements, claiming that the properties are
relax
Reduce inflammation of the skin.
without the accreditation of credible research
It might confuse the public.
Traders, manufacturers, and transporters of CBD products across the border into Hong Kong are liable to fines ranging from HK$500,000 (approximately 2.1 million baht) to HK$5 million (approximately 21.35 million baht) and imprisonment ranging from 7 years to life. Possessing or consuming CBD can be liable to a fine of HK$1 million (approximately 4.27 million baht) and seven years in prison.
Who thinks that marijuana is legal in Thailand?
(Even though it's a drug) and carry it to Hong Kong.
Not only a fine of 4-21 million baht, but also imprisonment for 7 years or more, don't play around.
Famous US women's basketball players bring marijuana oil into Russia
Claims to be a sleeping aid
was arrested and imprisoned
Thailand has laws The import of e-cigarettes, baraku, e-baraku has been prohibited since 2014. Violators are punishable by imprisonment for not more than 10 years and a fine of not more than 5 times the product. or both The person who sells or provides services is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years, a fine not exceeding 500,000 baht, or both. Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 10 years, a fine not exceeding 1 million baht, or both. Those who pass through customs both in and out Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 10 years, a fine not exceeding 500,000 baht, or both. Carrying wrong e-cigarettes in every door The person extorting the offender is therefore punishing him even more severely.
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