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Police actively patrol tourist hotspots including Sukhumvit Road (Bangkok), Bangla Road (Phuket), and Walking Street (Pattaya) Officers are trained to spot vapor clouds and will approach from a distance Stakeout operations near street vape sellers: Police monitor known vape sellers and catch tourists immediately after purchase Visible vaping in public draws immediate police attention Confiscation plus on-the-spot fine of 20,000-30,000 THB is now common during crackdown periods Fines may still be "negotiable" in some informal encounters, but officers increasingly issue formal citations Receipts are more commonly provided during formal enforcement operations The "Tea Money" Reality Many expats and experienced travelers report that vaping encounters with police often result in informal fine negotiation, sometimes called "tea money." This reflects a reality of Thai enforcement culture where minor violations are resolved through unofficial payments

While the e-cigarette vapour took a few seconds to disappear under the study conditions, the cigarette smoke lingered for 30-45 minutes, showing that vaping is far less impactful on air quality than traditional tobacco cigarette smoking

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