The National Police Office has released statistics on the crackdown on e-cigarettes, using 4 control regulations. In 2025, the highest number of violations of the Customs Act was recorded at 923 cases, followed by violations of the Consumer Protection Act at 125 cases. Authorities are preparing to investigate and trace the financial routes of major dealers.
The police are moving forward with the crackdown on e-cigarettes. Today (February 28, 2025), Pol. Gen. Prajuab Wongsuk, Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police, held a meeting to drive the enforcement against offenses related to e-cigarettes and laughing gas. He emphasized that all units must inspect and strictly monitor their areas to prevent any offenses related to e-cigarettes and laughing gas, whether it be sales, possession, or hiding places.
If any offenses are found, investigations should be conducted to gather facts and evidence that lead to legal action based on the underlying offenses under the Anti-Money Laundering Act in all cases. X-ray the areas of responsibility to identify targets, whether it involves smuggling across borders, ports, importing goods without going through customs procedures, hiding illegal goods in warehouses, hiding places, the services of various transportation companies, or the illegal transportation of goods distributed across different regions.
High-risk and monitoring areas, especially schools, educational institutions, service establishments, and businesses, should be prepared for operations to crack down on major dealers in March 2025. Measures will be taken to seize assets and implement financial penalties, in close coordination with the Anti-Narcotics Division of the Royal Thai Police. Operational teams will be organized to disseminate knowledge.
Statistics on e-cigarette seizures are as follows: Fiscal Year 2024
- Violations of the Consumer Protection Act: 457 cases
- Consumer Protection Orders: 213 cases
- Customs Act: 2,245 cases
- Ministry of Commerce Announcements: 30 cases
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