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Thailand Fines Tourists for Vaping Amid Strict Laws

4/8/2026

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  • Thailand enforces anti-vaping laws with fines of 40,000 Thai baht.
  • Since 2014, Thailand has enforced these laws to address health concerns.
  • Sara Green, a tourist, was fined after authorities approached her while vaping on a beach.
  • The Thai Embassy warns violators could face up to five years in prison.
  • Mexico has implemented a nationwide ban on electronic cigarettes with severe penalties.