How do different countries prohibit smoking in public places?
(Baonghean.vn) - According to the BBC, Ireland was the first country in the world to impose a nationwide smoking ban in 2004. Violators can face fines of up to 3,000 euros (approximately 77 million VND).
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| In many countries, smoking in public can cost the smoker their entire fortune. (Image: Internet source) |
Republic of Irelandbecame the first country to enact a law completely banning smoking.cigarettein the workplace to protect employees from passive smoking starting in March 2004.
May 2018French Health MinisterAgnes Buzyn said,cigaretteIt kills 200 people every day in this country. Since 2007, France has banned smoking in public places and has taken action against the dangers of tobacco smoke for many years. Taxes have been introduced to increase the price of this product from $9 to $12 in 2020.
* In Thailand,Individuals violating the smoking ban in public places will be fined 5,000 baht (over 3.3 million VND). Shop and restaurant owners must advise customers not to smoke, otherwise they may face a fine of 3,000 baht.
In Singapore,Smoking is currently prohibited in approximately 32,000 establishments and locations, including entertainment venues, shopping malls, offices, hospitals, bus stations, etc. Singapore's National Environment Agency (NEA) has deployed thermal imaging cameras across the island nation to detect smoking in prohibited areas.
Reportedly, regardless of day or night, this high-resolution camera system, with thermal imaging and facial recognition capabilities, can detect smoking even at night and from a distance of 100 meters. Those caught smoking in prohibited areas can be fined $200 on the spot, or up to $1,000 if convicted in court.
* According to the Health Protection Law (amended)Japanese ParliamentOfficially effective from April 2020, smoking in public places will be fined up to 300,000 yen (approximately 62.7 million VND). Smoking will be prohibited in restaurants, bars, offices, and hotels (except for some designated smoking rooms).
They will have to smoke in a separate, well-ventilated room, and no alcohol or food will be allowed in that room. The establishment owner will be fined up to 500,000 yen (approximately 104.8 million VND) if they allow customers to smoke in prohibited areas.
