NO smoking policy to be effective in Chatuchak market from Oct 1
BANGKOK (NNT) – Strict non smoking policy will be effective in Chatuchak Weekend Market from 1 October, along with the policy to ban alcoholic beverage sales in the market.
According to Chatuchak Market Director Arun Sricharoon, smoking will be restricted in Chatuchak Market from 1 October 2010 onward, in line with the Protection of Non-Smokers’ Health Act, B.E. 2553 (2010). Offenders will have to pay a maximum fine of 2,000 THB. Meanwhile, state authorities and municipal officials will help detect illegal sale of alcoholic beverage in the market.
Chatuchak Market officials were tasked to promote non-smoking campaign to visitors and stall operators throughout September by handing out flyers, posting campaign posters around the market as well as making public service announcement.
Chatuchak Weekend Market, known by locals as JJ Market, is one of the world’s largest outdoor markets, featuring up to 15,000 stalls, with more than 200,000 visitor arrivals each day.
Bron: Thaivisa.com