Thai authorities want smoking ban in pubs
12 January 2007
Health
authorities in Thailand are calling for the smokefree legislation to be
extended to night entertainment venues, such as pubs and bars. A
feasibility study on this extension is under way, said Disease Control
Department deputy chief Narong Sahamethapat yesterday.
The
amended ban is expected to take effect by August next year at the
earliest, will also cover other public venues including marketplaces.
Article originally published in the Bangkok Post
