Thailand e-cigarette warning; fine or jail for possession.
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I have a small list of countrys that i have no interest in seeing, Dubai is on the top of the list, tacky, vulgur, etc
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I have done all the traveling I want. I haven't been out of Phnom Penh for about three years. I live there because I enjoy being there. Of course this may change and I will go somewhere else. At the moment traveling would eat up too much time that I can better utilize enjoying myselfphuketrichard wrote: ↑Thu Aug 17, 2017 8:00 pmsorry about that,Kuroneko wrote: ↑Thu Aug 17, 2017 7:40 pmI always use Singapore, although I haven't been out of Cambodia for over five years.frank lee bent wrote: ↑Thu Aug 17, 2017 7:32 pm how the fuck can you get here WITHOUT going to Bangkok?
KL i guess.
its a big wide wonderful world out there,get out and see some of it>
for me the whole purpose i love living in Thailand is there so many places i can fly to within 4-5 hours
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Each to his own. You have found yourself a good space KN. Sometimes the trick is knowing when you've found what you are looking for.Kuroneko wrote: I have done all the traveling I want. I haven't been out of Phnom Penh for about three years. I live there because I enjoy being there. Of course this may change and I will go somewhere else. At the moment traveling would eat up too much time that I can better utilize enjoying myself
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traveling opens ur eyes.
I dont travel looking for somewhere better to live ( am very happy here where i am) i travel for my enjoyment an to see
I dont travel looking for somewhere better to live ( am very happy here where i am) i travel for my enjoyment an to see
In a nation run by swine, all pigs are upward-mobile and the rest of us are fucked until we can put our acts together: not necessarily to win, but mainly to keep from losing completely. HST
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I never traveled for that reason either. You travel for enjoyment whereas for my enjoyment I don't travel.phuketrichard wrote: ↑Fri Aug 18, 2017 8:49 am traveling opens ur eyes.
I dont travel looking for somewhere better to live ( am very happy here where i am) i travel for my enjoyment an to see
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Richard is obviously a gypsy.
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The gladdest moment in human life
is a departure into unknown lands.
– Sir Richard Burton
Our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again;
we had longer ways to go. But no matter, the road is life.
– Jack Kerouac
That’s the place to get to—nowhere.
One wants to wander away from the world’s
somewheres, into our own nowhere.
– D.H. Lawrence
In a nation run by swine, all pigs are upward-mobile and the rest of us are fucked until we can put our acts together: not necessarily to win, but mainly to keep from losing completely. HST
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MikeMike58 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 16, 2017 4:36 am Thank God, Thailand finally has its priorities straight.
Lol! Exactly. But with the collective IQ of all Thais being around 90 what do you expect?
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I think the general will have no probs if he flies to HCM.
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So where is vaping banned? Where should you avoid taking your e-cigarette if you’re going on vacation? Where do you at least need to be cautious?
The List: Countries Where Vaping is Banned and Why
Brunei
Brunei banned the sale of e-cigarettes in 2010 because it’s an “imitation tobacco product,” and the law states that anybody found using an e-cigarette in no smoking areas can be fined $300 for the first offense and $500 for subsequent offenses. Anyone caught selling or importing can be issued with a fine of $5,000 for the first offense and up to $10,000 for subsequent offenses. The ban is apparently in place because e-cigarettes contain nicotine and carcinogens – as usual, this logic hasn’t been applied to cigarettes.
The rule is in place under the 2005 Tobacco Order, but it’s unclear what the rules are for personal use. It appears it isn’t specifically outlawed, but this isn’t definitive.
Cambodia
Cambodia banned e-cigarettes in 2014, apparently as a result of some testing conducted which found that they “contained a high level of nicotine that could cause a more serious impact on health than cigarettes.” The conclusion drawn from this testing is obviously wrong, but the WHO’s cautious stance may have had a role to play too.
The result is that there is something of a black market for vaping gear in Cambodia, and commenters on the Ashtray Blog’s post reported no problem getting through customs.
Indonesia (Proposed)
Although both E-Cigarette Politics and the Ashtray Blog class e-cigs as banned in Indonesia – with the Ashtray Blog pointing out that the authorities are fine with personal use – recent news stories talk of a proposed ban on sales due to come into force sometime soon. There hasn’t been a definitive time-frame given, though, and for now people continue to sell e-cigarettes in Indonesia.
Jordan
Jordan banned the import and sale of e-cigarettes back in 2009, including nicotine-free options. The reason appears to be that there’s “a higher percentage of nicotine” in e-cigarettes, and they cited the WHO’s statement that there’s no evidence that e-cigs are a safe and effective replacement for cigarettes. Since the ban, some people importing e-cigarettes have sent applications to allow them to proceed, but all applications were summarily rejected.
Oman
Oman banned the sale of e-cigarettes in 2012 (at latest), repeating the same old line that they haven’t been proven safe and effective. Under this rule, the use of e-cigarettes was still allowed, but in September the Ministry of Health said they were considering an outright ban, citing the Center for Environmental Health’s ridiculous formaldehyde “study.”
Qatar
Qatar has banned e-cigarettes both from sale and from import. The rationale given for the sales ban was that “the electronic cigarette is considered more dangerous to the health than normal cigarettes according to the World Health Organization.” Clearly, Qatar received a faulty translation, because nobody made such an absurd statement. The document about import makes it clear that there is also a complete ban on e-cigarettes entering the country.
Singapore
Singapore originally banned the distribution, sale and import of e-cigarettes in 2010, under a law outlawing products “designed to resemble a tobacco product,” with a fine of up to $5,000 for breaking the law. The government has also announced that it will be banning many other emerging tobacco products from December 2015 – with e-liquid specifically described in the legislation – to protect against the “known and potential harms” they pose. Clive Bates and Gerry Stimson wrote a letter to the government explaining why this is ridiculous, given the continued availability of cigarettes.
Taiwan
E-cigarettes were classified as a regulated drug in Taiwan in 2009, which meant that anybody manufacturing, selling or importing e-cigarettes without regulatory approval (which none have, or are likely to get) faces prison sentences and hefty fines. The WHO’s report was cited as justification for the move. The law on products “shaped like cigarettes” covers nicotine-free e-cigarettes, too. However, they are still sold and used illegally, and there have been calls for the government to regulate them as a tobacco product to help control this illegal use.
Thailand
Thailand banned the import of e-cigarettes in 2014, and it appears as though there is a sale ban as well but substantiating evidence of this isn’t easy to find. The situation for people visiting Thailand isn’t so clear-cut, and the Ashtray Blog points out that people haven’t had problems bringing them through customs. It’s worth checking with the airline before you fly, but tourism is an important industry in Thailand so it makes sense that they wouldn’t hassle you for vaping. Additionally, possession of e-cigarettes isn’t illegal in Thailand.
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I think they need to update their site, at least as far as Thailand goes.
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So where is vaping banned? Where should you avoid taking your e-cigarette if you’re going on vacation? Where do you at least need to be cautious?
The List: Countries Where Vaping is Banned and Why
Brunei
Brunei banned the sale of e-cigarettes in 2010 because it’s an “imitation tobacco product,” and the law states that anybody found using an e-cigarette in no smoking areas can be fined $300 for the first offense and $500 for subsequent offenses. Anyone caught selling or importing can be issued with a fine of $5,000 for the first offense and up to $10,000 for subsequent offenses. The ban is apparently in place because e-cigarettes contain nicotine and carcinogens – as usual, this logic hasn’t been applied to cigarettes.
The rule is in place under the 2005 Tobacco Order, but it’s unclear what the rules are for personal use. It appears it isn’t specifically outlawed, but this isn’t definitive.
Cambodia
Cambodia banned e-cigarettes in 2014, apparently as a result of some testing conducted which found that they “contained a high level of nicotine that could cause a more serious impact on health than cigarettes.” The conclusion drawn from this testing is obviously wrong, but the WHO’s cautious stance may have had a role to play too.
The result is that there is something of a black market for vaping gear in Cambodia, and commenters on the Ashtray Blog’s post reported no problem getting through customs.
Indonesia (Proposed)
Although both E-Cigarette Politics and the Ashtray Blog class e-cigs as banned in Indonesia – with the Ashtray Blog pointing out that the authorities are fine with personal use – recent news stories talk of a proposed ban on sales due to come into force sometime soon. There hasn’t been a definitive time-frame given, though, and for now people continue to sell e-cigarettes in Indonesia.
Jordan
Jordan banned the import and sale of e-cigarettes back in 2009, including nicotine-free options. The reason appears to be that there’s “a higher percentage of nicotine” in e-cigarettes, and they cited the WHO’s statement that there’s no evidence that e-cigs are a safe and effective replacement for cigarettes. Since the ban, some people importing e-cigarettes have sent applications to allow them to proceed, but all applications were summarily rejected.
Oman
Oman banned the sale of e-cigarettes in 2012 (at latest), repeating the same old line that they haven’t been proven safe and effective. Under this rule, the use of e-cigarettes was still allowed, but in September the Ministry of Health said they were considering an outright ban, citing the Center for Environmental Health’s ridiculous formaldehyde “study.”
Qatar
Qatar has banned e-cigarettes both from sale and from import. The rationale given for the sales ban was that “the electronic cigarette is considered more dangerous to the health than normal cigarettes according to the World Health Organization.” Clearly, Qatar received a faulty translation, because nobody made such an absurd statement. The document about import makes it clear that there is also a complete ban on e-cigarettes entering the country.
Singapore
Singapore originally banned the distribution, sale and import of e-cigarettes in 2010, under a law outlawing products “designed to resemble a tobacco product,” with a fine of up to $5,000 for breaking the law. The government has also announced that it will be banning many other emerging tobacco products from December 2015 – with e-liquid specifically described in the legislation – to protect against the “known and potential harms” they pose. Clive Bates and Gerry Stimson wrote a letter to the government explaining why this is ridiculous, given the continued availability of cigarettes.
Taiwan
E-cigarettes were classified as a regulated drug in Taiwan in 2009, which meant that anybody manufacturing, selling or importing e-cigarettes without regulatory approval (which none have, or are likely to get) faces prison sentences and hefty fines. The WHO’s report was cited as justification for the move. The law on products “shaped like cigarettes” covers nicotine-free e-cigarettes, too. However, they are still sold and used illegally, and there have been calls for the government to regulate them as a tobacco product to help control this illegal use.
Thailand
Thailand banned the import of e-cigarettes in 2014, and it appears as though there is a sale ban as well but substantiating evidence of this isn’t easy to find. The situation for people visiting Thailand isn’t so clear-cut, and the Ashtray Blog points out that people haven’t had problems bringing them through customs. It’s worth checking with the airline before you fly, but tourism is an important industry in Thailand so it makes sense that they wouldn’t hassle you for vaping. Additionally, possession of e-cigarettes isn’t illegal in Thailand.
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I think they need to update their site, at least as far as Thailand goes.
See crook!!!
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nice quotes, I have been traveling more in the last few years (since I do not work now) but do tend to stay inphuketrichard wrote: ↑Fri Aug 18, 2017 12:33 pm
The gladdest moment in human life
is a departure into unknown lands.
– Sir Richard Burton
Our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again;
we had longer ways to go. But no matter, the road is life.
– Jack Kerouac
That’s the place to get to—nowhere.
One wants to wander away from the world’s
somewheres, into our own nowhere.
– D.H. Lawrence
a certain place for longer bits. I was in PP for a little over 6 months last year and in SNK for 4 months the year before.
(have done this in Thailand and Euro in previous years)
I enjoyed my time in all these places very much.
that said, I like this quote:
It's nice to go away, but it's great to get back home.
and home will always be the USA.
cheers
Bertros
A taste of the bait is worth the pain of the hook.....
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