"Pubs and bars go smoke-free from Feb 11
Pattaya Mail
Sawittree Namwiwatsuk

PattayaтАЩs pubs, bars and other retail outlets are preparing to implement the Ministry of Public HealthтАЩs adjustment to the laws on smoking, and ban all smoking on their premises from February 11.

Mrs Wannaporn Chamjamrat, director of the Pattaya Public Health and Environment Department announces the enforcement of the non-smoking law. The new move follows the MinistryтАЩs announcement in the government gazette on December 28, amending the Non-smokersтАЩ Health Protection Act of 1992. Pubs, bars, and all type of markets, i.e., for fresh food, clothing and general goods, and with or without air conditioning would become non-smoking environments on February 11.

Any operator failing to comply with this announcement is subject to a fine not exceeding 20,000 baht, and any person who smokes in a non-smoking area will be subject to a fine not exceeding 2,000 baht.
Mrs Wannaporn Chamjamrat, director of the Pattaya Public Health and Environment Department said that all relevant outlets are being notified of the new law and that a promotional campaign is being organized for visitors and the general public.
The primary step for the Public Health Office was an educational session for PattayaтАЩs business community on January 31 at the Public Health Center on Soi Buakao.
In the event of a business outlet not implementing the new ruling, city hall will issue a warning and the outlet would then have until May 31 to comply. Any violations after this date would result in legal action.

Wannaporn said that air conditioned pubs, bars and restaurants must be 100 percent non-smoking areas, but an outside area for smokers is permitted if there is a free flow of air. Fresh markets and non air-conditioned restaurants can provide a smoking corner if it is separate from other diners and does not allow smoke into the main area." Pattaya Mail

I am rather confused by the reference to non-air-conditioned restaurants being permitted smoking areas. I had not realized that they were affected by the ban?

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