The Thai government’s spokesperson, Jirayu Huangsap, said that the directive comes amid reports of widespread e-cigarette sales across the Kingdom.
He disclosed that over 3,000 items worth more than 2 million baht were seized during a raid on illegal e-cigarette vendors in the Kannayao and Khok Kham areas of Bangkok on Sunday.
Jirayu highlighted findings from a confidential report on the e-cigarette trade and related corruption. He noted that all apprehended shops were not concealed but operated openly on streets with eye-catching displays, making it unlikely that local police patrols would overlook them.
He stated that he had briefed the Prime Minister and the Cabinet Secretary earlier today, emphasising the lack of enforcement against illegal e-cigarette sales across the provinces.
“In areas where arrests are made by other agencies, local police must be investigated to determine whether negligence or involvement in bribery is a factor, similar to when illegal gambling dens are discovered in their jurisdictions.
Jirayu also proposed that the Prime Minister establish a task force to combat e-cigarettes and suggested naming it the Doraemon Task Force in reference to the e-cigarette devices styled like Doraemon and other toy-like designs, which appeal to children and youth.
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