TOBACCO CONTROL LAWS

Last updated: February 10, 2024

Main Policies

Sale of e-cigarettes

Sale of e-cigarettes

Banned
Analysis

The law bans the import and sale of e-cigarettes and e-cigarette liquids.

Law Source, Section
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce on Prohibition of Importing Hookah, Electronic Hookah, or Electronic Cigarettes into Thailand Clause 4
Consumer Protection Board Order No. 9/2015 on Prohibition of Sales and Service of Hookahs, Electronic Hookahs, and Electronic Cigarettes, Smoking Materials for Hookahs, and Liquids for Filling Electronic Hookahs and Electronic Cigarettes Art. 2
Main policies

Use in indoor public places, workplaces, and public transport

Uncertain
Analysis

It is uncertain whether the use of e-cigarettes is prohibited in indoor public places, workplaces, and public transport.

Advertising and promotion (excluding point of sale product display)

Allowed
Analysis

There is no law addressing e-cigarette advertising and promotion; therefore, advertising and promotion of e-cigarettes are allowed.

Point of sale product display

Not Applicable
Analysis

The law bans the import and sale of e-cigarettes and e-cigarette liquids; therefore, this policy is not applicable.

Law Source, Section
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce on Prohibition of Importing Hookah, Electronic Hookah, or Electronic Cigarettes into Thailand Clause 4
Consumer Protection Board Order No. 9/2015 on Prohibition of Sales and Service of Hookahs, Electronic Hookahs, and Electronic Cigarettes, Smoking Materials for Hookahs, and Liquids for Filling Electronic Hookahs and Electronic Cigarettes Art. 2

Sale of e-cigarettes via the internet

Not Applicable
Analysis

The law bans the import and sale of e-cigarettes and e-cigarette liquids; therefore, this policy is not applicable.

Law Source, Section
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce on Prohibition of Importing Hookah, Electronic Hookah, or Electronic Cigarettes into Thailand Clause 4
Consumer Protection Board Order No. 9/2015 on Prohibition of Sales and Service of Hookahs, Electronic Hookahs, and Electronic Cigarettes, Smoking Materials for Hookahs, and Liquids for Filling Electronic Hookahs and Electronic Cigarettes Art. 2

Flavors (other than tobacco flavor)

Not Applicable
Analysis

The law bans the import and sale of e-cigarettes and e-cigarette liquids; therefore, this policy is not applicable.

Law Source, Section
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce on Prohibition of Importing Hookah, Electronic Hookah, or Electronic Cigarettes into Thailand Clause 4
Consumer Protection Board Order No. 9/2015 on Prohibition of Sales and Service of Hookahs, Electronic Hookahs, and Electronic Cigarettes, Smoking Materials for Hookahs, and Liquids for Filling Electronic Hookahs and Electronic Cigarettes Art. 2

Specified ingredients/additives

Not Applicable
Analysis

The law bans the import and sale of e-cigarettes and e-cigarette liquids; therefore, this policy is not applicable.

Law Source, Section
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce on Prohibition of Importing Hookah, Electronic Hookah, or Electronic Cigarettes into Thailand Clause 4
Consumer Protection Board Order No. 9/2015 on Prohibition of Sales and Service of Hookahs, Electronic Hookahs, and Electronic Cigarettes, Smoking Materials for Hookahs, and Liquids for Filling Electronic Hookahs and Electronic Cigarettes Art. 2

Health warnings on product packaging

Not Applicable
Analysis

The law bans the import and sale of e-cigarettes and e-cigarette liquids; therefore, this policy is not applicable.

Law Source, Section
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce on Prohibition of Importing Hookah, Electronic Hookah, or Electronic Cigarettes into Thailand Clause 4
Consumer Protection Board Order No. 9/2015 on Prohibition of Sales and Service of Hookahs, Electronic Hookahs, and Electronic Cigarettes, Smoking Materials for Hookahs, and Liquids for Filling Electronic Hookahs and Electronic Cigarettes Art. 2

Other product packaging and labeling requirements

Not Applicable
Analysis

The law bans the import and sale of e-cigarettes and e-cigarette liquids; therefore, this policy is not applicable.

Law Source, Section
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce on Prohibition of Importing Hookah, Electronic Hookah, or Electronic Cigarettes into Thailand Clause 4
Consumer Protection Board Order No. 9/2015 on Prohibition of Sales and Service of Hookahs, Electronic Hookahs, and Electronic Cigarettes, Smoking Materials for Hookahs, and Liquids for Filling Electronic Hookahs and Electronic Cigarettes Art. 2

Maximum nicotine concentration

Not Applicable
Analysis

The law bans the import and sale of e-cigarettes and e-cigarette liquids; therefore, this policy is not applicable.

Law Source, Section
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce on Prohibition of Importing Hookah, Electronic Hookah, or Electronic Cigarettes into Thailand Clause 4
Consumer Protection Board Order No. 9/2015 on Prohibition of Sales and Service of Hookahs, Electronic Hookahs, and Electronic Cigarettes, Smoking Materials for Hookahs, and Liquids for Filling Electronic Hookahs and Electronic Cigarettes Art. 2

Device requirements

Not Applicable
Analysis

The law bans the import and sale of e-cigarettes and e-cigarette liquids; therefore, this policy is not applicable.

Law Source, Section
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce on Prohibition of Importing Hookah, Electronic Hookah, or Electronic Cigarettes into Thailand Clause 4
Consumer Protection Board Order No. 9/2015 on Prohibition of Sales and Service of Hookahs, Electronic Hookahs, and Electronic Cigarettes, Smoking Materials for Hookahs, and Liquids for Filling Electronic Hookahs and Electronic Cigarettes Art. 2

Manufacturer/importer disclosures and/or notification requirements

Not Applicable
Analysis

The law bans the import and sale of e-cigarettes and e-cigarette liquids; therefore, this policy is not applicable.

Law Source, Section
Notification of the Ministry of Commerce on Prohibition of Importing Hookah, Electronic Hookah, or Electronic Cigarettes into Thailand Clause 4
Consumer Protection Board Order No. 9/2015 on Prohibition of Sales and Service of Hookahs, Electronic Hookahs, and Electronic Cigarettes, Smoking Materials for Hookahs, and Liquids for Filling Electronic Hookahs and Electronic Cigarettes Art. 2
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