Bangkok: The government has established a direct reporting channel for identifying civil servants involved in accepting bribes, potentially leading to corruption. This initiative allows the public to report such instances via the ‘Sounds from the Heart’ program, using the address number 1, Government House, Bangkok 10300, or through email. The information will be recorded as a V.5 report, ensuring the informant’s safety.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Jirayu Huangsap, advisor to the Prime Minister, disclosed that efforts to address the e-cigarette problem from early 2025 have resulted in a noticeable decrease in shops selling e-cigarettes, including those linked to mafia and influential groups. He credited relevant agencies for their swift action, following the directive of Prime Minister Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra. The Prime Minister emphasized the need for legal action against those importing and selling e-cigarettes, as well as government agencies that fail in their duties, with an urgent call to dismantle e-cigarette smuggling networks to protect children and youth from potential health risks.
Mr. Jirayu urged the public to report any e-cigarette trading activities by sending a letter or filing a complaint directly to him. Reports should be addressed to the ‘Sounds from the Heart of Thais, Khu Fa’ program, number 1, Government House, Bangkok 10300, or emailed to [email protected]. Informants are assured confidentiality and are required only to provide location coordinates and issue details. Reports can also be submitted via the ‘Tang Rat’ app, available 24/7.
The continued crackdown on e-cigarettes is vital as some have been modified to contain narcotics, posing a risk to children and youth. A survey conducted by Line Today in March 2025 revealed that 26.69% of the public prioritized the suppression of e-cigarettes. The government has successfully conducted over two thousand arrests, seizing 1,608,445 items of evidence valued at 295,686,734 million baht, marking the highest number of arrests and evidence seizures recorded.
As the 2025 school year approaches, Mr. Jirayu stressed the importance of creating e-cigarette-free educational environments. He called upon civil servants, teachers, educational staff, and administrators to monitor and address e-cigarette issues among students. Any involvement in e-cigarettes by educational personnel would lead to immediate disciplinary action by their superiors.
Mr. Jirayu affirmed the government’s zero-tolerance stance on e-cigarettes and other societal issues, including bribery, human trafficking, and drug-related offenses. He encouraged public participation in reporting these problems, contributing to a refined and improved Thai society.