Hello from "far away"

Hello dear fellow vapers, I'm from Switzerland and started vaping 9 years ago, and never touched a tobacco cig since then.
I already read a lot here, especially because of the latest case that happened to a Swiss tourist last week.
Do you already have a Thread for this case with discussions, so I could post some links from Swiss newspaper or ask some questions? Perhaps I just didn't find the Swiss Topic.
What about the one where all Updates concerning legal/illegal vaping in public are posted? there is nothing about the latest case mentioned there

I will go on travelling to Thailand anyway, even without my vape stuff if necessary, after 9 years of vaping (still with high nic) I'm sure to be able to make a vape stop for 3 weeks.

but if there is still a possibility to get a small e-cig somewhere in phuket (Kata Beach) I'd appreciate an advice.
Thx for reading and regards Sue

 

The second link won't open SD.

 

Now that's service

 

Thx for the links, now I found the case.
Swiss newspapers spread this bad news all over, but doesn't give any detailed information where it happened or how long he has to wait for trial. Such case has never been reported up to now only because of carrying an e-cig or vaping.
He knew about the strict law, but obviously didn't know about the government handling these e-cig rules even more strict the past 2 months. How should we know that? We didn't read it anywhere.
I bet there are so many thousand vaper around the world who are still poorly informed...
If I get more details about this case from the Swiss fellow vapers I'll share it with you of course.

 

Siam Diesel perhaps I didn't write clear enough, of course we all know and know for years about the Legal Status of import, use etc. in Thailand, but according to the Swiss newspaper lately Thai Government announced more strict rules with people selling, importing and/or using e-cigs
"In recent months, however, Thailand has tightened the fight against e-cigarettes. According to the Bangkok Post, the Ministry of Health of Thailand announced two months ago that stricter rules for e-cigarettes would be introduced in mid-year."

translated from German Paper, I'm not allowed to post links yet.

We were not aware about this tightening. I keep on asking myself, how you all manage to vape there without getting in touch with such problems. Last time I was there (in February) I didn't find any e-cigs, neither on suggested places like nightmarkets or even in Jungceylon in Phuket. in the meantime I know I just have to ask and will be directed oder showed some pieces.
I was aware, when arriving in Phuket and while heading airport exit warned by a huge blackboard, not to carry e-cigs and liquids with me, that there was also a risk getting stopped by customs for scanning my suitcases... so I really rushed, almost ran towards exit to the taxis... I assume, I had just luck, but my heart was bumping, what a stress. Don't need that anymore, so I won't be carrying vape gear with me next time...

 

So with other words, it is better to buy your gear here in Thailand because you didn't import it illegal!

Another thing I find strange is that tourists actually don't import anything, they use it for their pleasure in a country they visit and take it back home again. How can that be illegal import?

 

Its a total nonsense, its illegal because we didn't pay tax on it right? but if i travel on holiday with clothes, laptop, watch and vape gear all bought in the UK, then i have paid UK tax on all of that stuff, nothing I take into LOS has had Thai tax paid on it because it was bought in another country. this just shows in my mind at least, that its the tobacco mafia pulling the strings.

What should we do? turn up to the airport with nothing but a passport and a smile and buy everything in country?

I have said all this before i know, but its really pushing my rage button.



total joke.

 

How strictly enforced is this ban? I flew in for a short holiday and never thought to check for legalities of vaping. I saw the signboard in customs inbound but am worried about my outbound flight on Thursday?

 

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