Thailand is campaigning for tourists to refrain from smoking in prohibited public areas as part of its Tobacco Control Law, which aims to promote a safe, clean and smoke-free environment.
Outdoor places where smoking is prohibited include facilities for exercise, sports training, sports play and sports competitions of every kind, public parks, zoological parks, amusement parks, children’s playgrounds and markets. Tourists on guided tours are required to follow the new rule.
Thailand became a party to the World Health Organisation Framework Convention on Tobacco Control on 27 February, 2005. Since then, the country has banned smoking in almost all indoor public places, indoor workplaces and public transport.
However, international airports may have designated smoking areas and hotels may permit smoking in guest rooms.
Non-air-conditioned facilities serving food and/or drinks are smoke free only in the areas where food and/or drinks are served.
Thailand is campaigning for tourists to refrain from smoking in prohibited public areas as part of its Tobacco Control Law, which aims to promote a safe, clean and smoke-free environment.
Outdoor places where smoking is prohibited include facilities for exercise, sports training, sports play and sports competitions of every kind, public parks, zoological parks, amusement parks, children’s playgrounds and markets. Tourists on guided tours are required to follow the new rule.
Thailand became a party to the World Health Organisation Framework Convention on Tobacco Control on 27 February, 2005. Since then, the country has banned smoking in almost all indoor public places, indoor workplaces and public transport.
However, international airports may have designated smoking areas and hotels may permit smoking in guest rooms.
Non-air-conditioned facilities serving food and/or drinks are smoke free only in the areas where food and/or drinks are served.
