Tourists warned of e-cigarette fines

Various e-cigarette devices. Photo: Sarah Johnson / flickr.
The Excise Department has warned visitors to Thailand about the fines for bringing electronic cigarettes and related substances or equipment into the country for personal use or sale.
Department director-general Patchara Anuntasilpa said on Thursday the Commerce Ministry had enforced a ban on e-cigarettes due to health concerns raised by the Public Health Ministry.
Full story: Bangkok Post
WICHIT CHANTANUSORNSIRI
BANGKOK POST

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