Legal measures in Thailand and international laws related to Illegal trade in tobacco products

Abstract

By joining the Protocol on Elimination of Illegal Tobacco Products Trade, there will be international technical assistance, related to law enforcement on a number of matters. For example, cross-border investigation cases, jurisdiction of justice, and extradition of alleged criminals. There are three groups of guidelines for the development of laws and measures, to eliminate illicit trade in tobacco products, according to Thailand’s obligations: 1) Supply Chain Control; Comprehensive track and trace for all tobacco products; and licenses for manufacturers, importers and exporters of tobacco products and equipment for cigarette production; should be implemented under the laws related to records keeping, and sales of tobacco products on the Internet  2) The penalty section should be subjected to a criminal liability that is proportionate; seizure of capital;  and disposal or destruction measures of illegal tobacco products and equipment.  3) International cooperation on information-sharing among the Parties to combat illegal trade in tobacco products; international technical assistance and cooperation for capacity building; increase programs to enhance the capacity of law enforcement, and technical assistance in connection with investigation and prosecution of offenders, and information sharing.