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Thailand's Point of Sale Ban Complete

Stephen L. Hamann   (16 December 2005)

Thailand's Point of Sale Ban Complete 16 December 2005
Stephen L. Hamann, International Affairs Consultant Thai Health Promotion Foundation Send letter to journal: Re: Thailand's Point of Sale Ban Complete stephen{at}thaihealth.or.th Stephen L. Hamann	Simon Chapman's pictures on page 367 of the latest Tobacco Control points out that the 7-11 chain of convenience stores in Thailand was refusing to cover their cigarette products as required by the Ministry of Health's requirements on advertising. They are now complying with the regulation and do not have the open display of cigarette products. This means that all retail shops in Thailand are no longer displaying any tobacco packs or cartons at point of sale. This is an important achievement in Thailand and comes at the same time that the tax on tobacco has also just been raised by 4% to 79% of the base price. Price increases, new picture warning labels, and a ban on point of sale advertising is a combination that should accelerate the already declining trend in smoking.