Myanmar became a party to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control on February 27, 2005.

Smoke Free Places: Smoking is prohibited in most indoor public places, indoor workplaces, and on public transportation. Smoking is allowed, however, in private rooms and offices in non-state-owned office buildings, factories, places of lodging, public transportation terminals, and restaurants. In places where smoking is allowed in private rooms and offices, smoking also is permitted in designated smoking areas, but these areas must be outside and at least ten meters away from the building entrance. Trains and other passenger transport also may have designated smoking areas.

Tobacco Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship: Most forms of tobacco advertising and promotion are prohibited, especially through the mass media and other means of wide distribution, including outdoor advertising. There are some restrictions on tobacco sponsorship and the publicity of such sponsorship.

Tobacco Packaging and Labeling: Rotating health warnings comprised of text and images are required to cover at least 75 percent of the main surfaces of the unit and outside packaging and labeling. Misleading terms such as “light” and “low” are prohibited on tobacco product packaging. Plain packaging is required for cigarettes.

Tobacco Taxation and Prices: The World Health Organization recommends raising tobacco excise taxes so that they account for at least 70 percent of retail prices. Tobacco excise taxes in Myanmar are well below these recommendations.