“We have ratified the World Health Organisation – Framework Convention on Tobacco Control,” he said. He pointed out that the Tobacco Control Act 2017 had already taken effect in Thailand on July 4. Key measures in the law include a ban on selling tobacco products to people aged under 20, and a ban on people aged under 18 selling tobacco products. The measures also include a ban of selling tobacco products at religious sites, hospitals and pharmacies, all educational institutes, and public parks, zoos and amusement parks. There is also a ban on all forms of tobacco advertising and marketing, and on tobacco businesses conducting corporate social responsibility activities.

Source: The Nation Bangkok July 24, 2017 11:26 UTC