OFFICIALS WARN OF 100,000 THB FINE FOR SMOKING ON HUA HIN BEACH

smokers to use designated smoking areas, which have been set up at various locations along the beaches in the area.

When visiting the beach, officials spoke with tourists and other beachgoers about the rules regarding smoking.

As well as talking about smoking on the beach, officials provided information about the dangers of jellyfish in the sea.

Officials have brought their new campaign to discourage smoking to Hua Hin beach, in an effort to keep the area clean and protect public health.

Officials recently visited the beach holding signs warning that anyone found smoking on the beach faces a hefty fine of up to 100,000 THB and/or 1 year in jail.

The “Smoke-free Beach” campaign is being led by the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources, Region 3 (DMCR3) and aims to raise awareness about the dangers of smoking on the beach, both in terms of health and environmental impact.

To support the campaign, officials are urging

Officials said that during the months of January to March, the sea is filled with jellyfish due to the strong waves and currents, making it important for tourists to be cautious while swimming.

Part of the campaign also saw basic first-aid instructions for anyone who may be injured by jellyfish stings, given to business operators, hotel staff, tourists, and the general public.

The news comes after officials held the same campaign on Khao Takiab beach earlier in March.

In 2018, Thailand implemented a nationwide smoking ban on its beaches.

The ban prohibits smoking, as well as the sale of cigarettes and tobacco products on these beaches. The beaches included in the ban are located in popular tourist destinations such as Hua Hin, Phuket, Pattaya, and Koh Samui.

The ban applies to all types of tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars, and e-cigarettes. Violators of the ban can be fined up to 100,000 baht (approximately $3,000 USD) and/or face up to one year in jail.

The purpose of the ban is to help reduce the amount of cigarette litter on beaches and to promote a healthier environment for tourists and locals alike.

Officials say that since the implementation of the smoking ban on beaches, there has been a noticeable decrease in cigarette litter on these popular tourist destinations. The ban has also helped to promote a healthier environment for both tourists and locals.