Table 1 Levels of regulation on tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship in Malaysia and Thailand at wave 1 survey (January–March 2005)
MalaysiaThailand
Mass media
    TelevisionBB
    RadioBB
    PostersB*B
    BillboardsB*B
    Newspapers/magazinesBB
Specific venues
    On shop/store window or inside shops/storesB*B*
    On or around street vendorsNB*
    In coffee shopsB*B
    In discos/karaoke lounges or other entertainment venuesB*B
Sponsorships
    Sporting eventsB*†B‡
    Arts/music/fashion eventsB*B‡
Promotions
    Free samples of cigarettesBB
    Special price offers for cigarettesB*B
    Free gifts/discounts on other productsB*B
    Clothing or items with cigarette brand/logoB*B*
    Competitions linked to cigarettesBB

  • B = complete ban; N = no ban; *not enforced by public health officers; †exclude motor vehicle racing events; ‡exclude tobacco company name.

  • Source: Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance.