Vaping in Thailand: Legal Status & Risks Travelers heading to Thailand need to know this. E cigarettes and vaping are completely banned throughout Thailand, and violators face strict penalties including fines and potential legal consequences. Many international travelers are unaware Electronic cigarettes are illegal in Thailand While electronic cigarettes or e cigarettes are used around the world as a way of helping people quit smoking, travellers coming to Thailand should be aware that Thailand: Despite Ban, Vaping Surges with Teens Tobacco Reporter International tourists face heavy fines and jail times for vaping