Thousands of vape pens seized near schools

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PUBLISHED: 10 Apr 2024 at 14: 09

Thousands of vape pens seized near schools
More than 12, 000 vaping pen in interesting package on show at Wednesday’s press conference during a press briefing on Wednesday. They were taken during assaults on five businesses close to schools in Bangkok. ( Photo: Phuangphet Chunla- iad Facebook )

At least 12, 000 electronic- tobacco, for about 3.6 million ringgit, have been seized during attacks on five stores near schools in Bangkok.

On Tuesday evening, consumer protection officers searched three stores on Soi Ratchadaphisek in Chatuchak area, one in Soi Lat Phrao 122 in Wang Thong Lang region, and another in Soi Ramkhamhaeng 65, Wang Thong Lang. &nbsp,

Twenty carriers containing more than 12, 000 electronic- smoking in full were seized, PM’s Office Minister Phuangphet Chunla- iad told investigators on Wednesday. They had a wholesale price of 3.6 million baht.

Ms. Phuangphet claimed that to increase their appeal to young people, e-cigarette products sold close to schools were packaged as treats, regular pens, or even little milk cartons. With such package, instructors were not informed that vaping pen were being sold outside. &nbsp,

Up until around the age of 25, the nicotine in e-cigarettes was a risky material that could harm the mind and hinder development. According to the chancellor, it impacted one’s ability to learn, study, and increase the risk of drug addiction.

Following Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s advice, state agencies may move up and combine their efforts to combat the smuggling and sale of electronic cigarettes, especially in stores close to schools, were given at a cabinet meeting.

The Office of the Consumer Board’s secretary-general, Thasonat Thanitthiphan, claimed that the government were strictly enforcing the Consumer Protection Act and associated rules governing the sale of e-cigs. Under the Consumer Protection Act, offender( s ) were subject to a maximum sentence of three years in prison and/or a fine of 600,000 baht.

According to him, those who smuggled e-cigarettes were liable to a maximum sentence of 10 times and/or a great of four times the value of the goods under the Customs Act.

At the conclusion of the court cases, the seized electronic cigarettes may be handed over to the officers and destroyed.

The only factory workers who were detained during the raids were from neighboring nations. Prosecutors may find out who hired them, he said.

Ms. Phuangphet displayed some smoking pens with a Move Forward Party symbol during the media presentation. She urged the opposition group to look into the situation and take legal actions against those concerned. &nbsp,