Thailand bans smoking on 20 popular tourist beaches
Those caught lighting up could face a year’s imprisonment as the government seeks to end pollution and drain damage on Thai beaches caused by discarded cigarette butts
The ban, which will come into play in 1st February 2018, will affect 20 beaches including:
Ban Cheun Beach, Trat
Laem Sade Beach, Chanthaburi
Saeng Chan Beach, Rayong
Bang Kaen Beach, Chon Buri
Tham Pang Beach, Chon Buri
Sai Kaeo Beach, Chon Buri
Dong Tan Beach, Chon Buri
Cha-am Beach, Phetchaburi
Hua Hin Beach, Prachuap Khiri Khan
Khao Takiab Beach, Prachuap Khiri Khan
Hat Said Res Beach, Champhon
Bo Phut Beach, Ko Samui, Surat Thani
Chalok Ban Kao Beach, Ko Phangan, Surat Thani
Plai Sai Beach, Nakhon Si Thammarat
Chalatat Beach, Songkhla
Wasukree Beach, Pattani
Patong Beach, Phuket
Ko Kai Nok Beach, Phang-nga
Ko Kai Nai Beach, Phang-nga
Khao Lak Beach, Phang-nga
Phra Ae Beach, Krabi
Khlong Dao Beach, Krabi
Khok Wang Beach, Krabi
Hat Samran Beach, Trang
Anyone found to be breaking the law will face one year in jail or a maximum 100,000 baht ($3 000) fine, or both.
Please note, more beaches will be added in the future. So please don’t smoke and litter on any beach.