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\n\tBritish tourists\u00a0heading abroad this summer are being warned of a costly mistake that could ruin their holiday.\u00a0E-cigarette\u00a0smokers need to be aware of strict\u00a0anti-vaping laws\u00a0in popular South East Asian destinations. The penalties for breaking these rules range from hefty fines to imprisonment.<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n

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\n\tCountries like Thailand and\u00a0Singapore\u00a0have some of the strictest vaping bans in the world. In Thailand, vaping has been prohibited since 2014. Unwitting\u00a0tourists\u00a0caught with an e-cigarette could face fines of up to 30,000 baht or, in severe cases, a prison sentence of up to 10 years. Singapore also enforces tough regulations, with fines reaching up to 2,000 Singapore dollars (around 50,000 baht) for possessing a vaping device.\n<\/p>\n

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\n\tAccording to the Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance (SEATCA), five out of 10 countries in the region ban e-cigarettes. These include not only Thailand<\/a> and Singapore but also places like Brunei, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, where even possessing a vape for commercial purposes is illegal.\n<\/p>\n

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\n\tElsewhere, vaping restrictions are widespread. In Cyprus, vaping in public or a private vehicle with a minor can result in fines of up to 850 euros (around 30,000 baht). Hungary fines vapers up to US$980 (around 35,000 baht) for using e-cigarettes in non-smoking areas. Meanwhile, in Italy, vaping is allowed, except in the Vatican City, where it\u2019s entirely banned, reported The Mirror UK.\n<\/p>\n

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\n\tDan Marchant, Director of Vape Club gave his advice.\n<\/p>\n

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\n\t\u201cVaping laws are constantly changing. Travellers must check local regulations before their trip to avoid severe penalties. In some cases, illegal vaping products can pose additional risks. Always bring your own devices and supplies when allowed and pack them in carry-on luggage to comply with airline rules.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

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\n\tIn related news, authorities in Thailand are set to take decisive action against the illegal use of e-cigarettes, emphasising the need to\u00a0protect children from the health risks associated with vaping. Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul declared that the country has ignored the issue for too long, during an event commemorating World No Tobacco Day on May 31.\n<\/p>\n

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\n\tby Puntid Tantivangphaisal\n<\/p>\n

\n\tPhoto courtesy of The Mirror UK\n<\/p>\n

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\n\tSource:\u00a0The Thaiger<\/a><\/strong>\u00a02024-08-01<\/span>\n<\/p>\n

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