"Tobacco in Thailand" Published
Each year, the private sector and government collaborate on anti-smoking campaigns to reduce tobacco consumption in the country. Higher tobacco tax rates resulted in higher retail selling prices, with the aim of reducing the number of new smokers and decreasing consumption amongst existing smokers. The ban on smoking in public places, government buildings, temples and hospitals was continued. Smoking was also prohibited in wet markets and other locations where crowds formed. In addition,...
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