Ministry of Education, Ministry of Education together with government agencies Speeding up e-cigarette extraction machines in schools Ready to proactively publicize and educate the educational institution community. About the law and dangers of using e-cigarettes
Mr. Siriphong Angkhasakulkiat Ministry of Education Spokesperson Revealing the drive for e-cigarettes among young people that Pol. Gen. Phoempoon Chidchob, Minister of Education Thank you very much to the Royal Thai Police. that places an intense focus on our children Recently, 4 strict measures have been issued to suppress e-cigarettes. The first important thing is “Educational institutions must be made e-cigarette-free zones.” The police will concretely investigate and arrest shops selling e-cigarettes in the area surrounding educational institutions. Ready to cut major circuits Crackdown on online channels Including proactive public relations to educate the educational institution community. About the law and dangers of using e-cigarettes
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rettes contain more harmful nicotine than cigarettes. Because cigarettes have a limit on the amount of nicotine per cigarette. But e-cigarettes can be replenished with nicotine at any time. Which nicotine has a damaging effect on the brain and development of children. and cause acute pneumonia From a survey of the Department of Disease Control It was found that 17.6% of Thai children smoke electronic cigarettes, and almost all of them purchase them online. It appears that e-cigarettes are aimed at children and youth. By producing them in the form of cartoon characters, milk cartons, making them look ordinary and easy to access, until children absorb them without realizing it. This is a threat to youth that must be dealt with urgently.
In the past, Police General Permpoon Has instructed all educational institutions under the country Always strictly monitor the introduction of e-cigarettes into schools. By adhering to the same regulations as banning ordinary smoking. Referring to the announcement of the Minist
ry of Public Health issued in accordance with the Health Protection of Non-Smokers Act of 1992, it is required that schools or educational institutions It’s a public place. All must be non-smoking areas.
‘The Ministry of Education has discussed with the Ministry of Public Health that What to do when you see that a student is in possession of an electronic cigarette? Currently, the Ministry of Education has measures to communicate to all schools that If found in students We don’t think he’s at fault. We think of it as a victim. There will be a Dropbox to drop the e-cigarette into. It’s like when passing through various customs checkpoints to seize seized items. It will be sent to the police to destroy,’ Mr. Siriphong said.
We also found that e-cigarettes were being promoted as cool. It’s better than 97% after smoking. There are 98% views and likes on TIKTOK, which is the platform with the most users and is very popular in ASEAN. causing the outbreak among children to expand very quickly Because children thin
k that e-cigarettes are harmless. And the parents didn’t know it was an electronic cigarette. Therefore, we need to work together to prevent and suppress e-cigarettes from reaching children. Therefore, we must rely on relevant agencies to take care of every dimension. whether it is to sweep up and arrest sellers Blocking online channels Providing knowledge about the dangers of electronic cigarettes or if treatment is necessary Every government agency is always ready to come and work together.
The Ministry of Education spokesperson went on to say that on the part of the Ministry of Education, we would like to leave it to all administrators, teachers, and personnel. Always be strict about e-cigarettes in educational institutions. By asking to see students as your children, children are still young to the world Lack of experience considering what is appropriate and often follow friends If we start stopping e-cigarettes from reaching children It is probably a way for children to build values ??among their friend
s about the dangers of e-cigarettes. Including narcotic drugs or other intoxicants, making educational institutions white and truly safe according to the education policy of the Minister of Education “Study well, be happy”.
Source: Thai News Agency