Governor of Bangkok issues five strict orders: Schools must be free from e-cigarettes.

Bangkok: "Governor Chatchat" issues 5 strict orders: Bangkok schools must be free of e-cigarettes. Mr. Chatchat Sitthiphan, Governor of Bangkok, revealed that Bangkok attaches great importance to the campaign for not smoking. Especially children and youth We focus on prevention related to cigarettes and e-cigarettes. There is a continuous campaign every year. which in the current situation Electronic cigarettes are illegal products. Prohibited for import into the Kingdom and prohibited for sale. But e-cigarette manufacturers aim to build a customer base of children and youth. To cause long-term addiction It is also produced in the form of toys (Toy Pod), dolls, including various scents. To motivate to smoke and creates a wrong perception among children and youth. As well as mislead parents into thinking that smoking e-cigarettes is not dangerous. In fact, smoking e-cigarettes makes smokers addicted to nicotine. Or there may be acute pneumonia. Causes cardiovascular disease, cancer, and other chronic diseases . It creates health problems and is dangerous to the point of death. Bangkok has 1,232,467 smokers, accounting for 16.1 percent. They smoke approximately 10 cigarettes per day, and new smokers have an average age of 18.5 years. Currently, the epidemic has reached primary school children. When I was about 6 years old I was already smoking. Therefore, we must ask for cooperation from parents, guardians, and teachers to follow the news and educate children and youth to be aware of e-cigarettes. Law enforcement section Let's work together to crack down on the sale of electronic cigarettes. Especially in the vicinity of educational institutions. To protect children and youth from e-cigarettes and regular cigarettes. In this regard, the Governor of Bangkok signed the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration announcement dated 31 May 2024 regarding guidelines. For prevention and control of electronic cigarettes, liquids, or various devices. Related to electronic cigarettes in schools under Bangkok Because the problem o f e-cigarettes is an urgent problem that must be solved quickly and we cooperate to prevent children and youth from becoming new smokers. and to prevent and control e-cigarettes Including all forms of tobacco products being prevalent in schools. The guidelines are as follows. 1. Let schools under Bangkok be areas 'Free from electronic cigarettes' by installing/displaying messages or symbols free from electronic cigarettes at entrances and exits. and within the school area along with disseminating public relations through various channels 2. Have schools check student bags. Regularly inspect the building and premises within the school. In order to prevent the use of electronic cigarettes, liquids, or various devices related to e-cigarettes entering the school 3. Have the district office and relevant officials inspect to prevent the sale of e-cigarettes around schools, communities, and various sources. in the area of ??responsibility of the district office By arranging integrated staff between the environmen t and sanitation department, the municipal department, and the education department. 4. Have the school create a Dropbox for storing e-cigarettes, liquids, or various equipment. related to electronic cigarettes which when the use of e-cigarettes is detected come into school Forfeit it and put it in Dropbox and prepare the said e-cigarette registration information and notify the district office to coordinate further action. 5. Let the Public Health Service Center provide knowledge, give advice, and inspect schools. In the case where children and youth are involved with cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or any other addictive substances To proceed using the behavior modification process or bring it into the treatment process. Source: Thai News Agency