Key points:
·Thailand discusses with the World Health Organization the threat of e-cigarettes to the health of adolescents.
·The WHO points out that e-cigarette manufacturers attract young people through various flavors and designs.
·The Thai government will take measures to combat the use of e-cigarettes and carry out promotional activities in schools.
【2Firsts News Flash】According to recent reports from ThaiBBC News, during the 9th United Nations Conference on Trade and Competition and Consumer Protection held from July 7th to 11th in 2025, Jiraporn Sindhuprai, Minister of the Prime Minister's Office of Thailand, and Ronnarong Poolpipat, Secretary General of the Consumer Protection Committee, met with Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization, to exchange views on protecting public health, particularly children and adolescents, from the harms of e-cigarettes and to promote cooperation.
Both sides discussed the current hot topic: "the spread of e-cigarettes among children and adolescents". Dr. Tedros emphasized that e-cigarette manufacturers are currently developing and promoting various flavors, colors, and designs aimed at attracting young people. Additionally, in some countries, there are e-cigarette sales points near educational institutions, leading to a continual increase in the use of e-cigarettes among adolescents.
Sindhu Pruek expressed the Thai government's stance on prioritizing prevention and crackdown on e-cigarettes, taking proactive measures such as intercepting smuggling, inspecting and prosecuting physical stores and online sellers, as well as conducting educational campaigns in institutions to educate children and teenagers about the dangers of e-cigarettes and increase their awareness.
“Consumer protection and public health care are shared missions across all sectors.”
Miss Girapong said.
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