ZT 1.1 – Comprehensive Tobacco Control Policy

ZT 1 Smoking

Healthy University Rating System (HURS) 2026 – ZT 1.1

University Siam University
Country Thailand
Web Address https://sustainability.siam.edu
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ZT 1.1
Comprehensive Tobacco Control Policy

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Description

Siam University runs a smoke-free campus policy that combines prohibitive and supportive measures. The Green and Clean Campus Policy, part of the Healthy University Policy approved by the University Council on 30 October 2024, commits the University to “encourage ‘No Smoking’ campaign and advice”, explicitly including e-cigarettes. The University’s annual smoke-free events are held “in accordance with Siam University’s smoke-free Policy”. The policy also applies national law: the Tobacco Products Control Act B.E. 2560 (2017) prohibits selling tobacco products in educational institutions and to people under 20, and bans tobacco advertising, while the import and sale of e-cigarettes are banned in Thailand.

Tobacco control at Siam University dates back at least to 2012, when The Last Puff began, and its effect has been measured: cigarette smoking on campus fell from 68.10% in 2013 to 25.50% in 2018–2019 (SDG Report 2024–2025, p. 29).

Table ZT 1.1.1 – Tobacco control measures at Siam
University

HURS measure Implementation at Siam University Evidence
1. Prohibition of tobacco sales on university
premises

  • Tobacco products and e-cigarettes may not be sold in campus shops,
    canteens or minimarts, in line with the Tobacco Products Control Act
    B.E. 2560, which prohibits tobacco sales in educational
    institutions.

  • [Attach the university announcement or tenancy condition that
    forbids campus vendors to sell tobacco, and a photograph of a campus
    shop.]

 Tobacco Products Control Act B.E. 2560; [university
announcement]
2. Complete ban on smoking on all university
properties

  • All university buildings are non-smoking areas under the smoke-free
    policy and the Ministry of Public Health Notification on non-smoking
    areas (B.E. 2561/2018); the ban covers e-cigarettes.

  • [Confirm: is the whole campus 100% smoke-free (as recommended
    by MHESI guidelines for higher-education institutions), or are there
    designated outdoor smoking areas? Attach photographs of no-smoking
    signs.]

 Green and Clean Campus Policy; SDG Report 2024–2025, pp. 9, 41
3. Educational campaigns on the risks of
smoking

  • Annual smoke-free event organised by the Student Union and the
    Faculties of Nursing and Pharmacy.

  • Self-efficacy programme on e-cigarettes for nursing student leaders
    (Faculty of Nursing research, 2024), and research on e-cigarette use
    among Thai youth (2023).

  • Student teams compete in smoke-free campaigns: “My Space Is
    Smoke-Free” (SIAM ThinkLab+, second runner-up, 23–24 February 2026) and
    the World No Tobacco Day speech contest (pharmacy student, second
    runner-up, 30 May 2026).

  • Anti-smoking and e-cigarette education in community volunteer camps
    of the Faculties of Pharmacy and Medicine.

 SDG Report 2024–2025, p. 41; Sustainability Report 2025–2026, pp.
44, 46; Faculty of Nursing publications; THE 1.4.3
4. Prohibition of tobacco advertisements on
campus

  • No tobacco advertising, promotion or sponsorship is allowed on
    campus, in line with the national ban on tobacco advertising under the
    Tobacco Products Control Act B.E. 2560.

  • [Attach the university rule on advertising or sponsorship at
    campus events, if available.]

 Tobacco Products Control Act B.E. 2560; [university
rule]
5. Counselling and referral for smoking
cessation

  • The Last Puff (Faculty of Pharmacy, 2012–2025): about 60 trained
    third-year pharmacy students a year provide cessation counselling
    through Osot Siam Pharmacy and community outreach, helping about 40
    smokers a year.

  • Outcomes: 35% quit rate, 41.94% fall in cigarette consumption after
    six months and 92% client satisfaction.

  • [Add how students and staff are referred, e.g. to Osot Siam
    Pharmacy or the Thailand National Quitline 1600.]

 SDG Report 2024–2025, p. 29
6. Other innovative measures

  • Measured reduction of campus smoking prevalence (68.10% in 2013 to
    25.50% in 2018–2019).

  • The Last Puff was Highly Commended in the International Green Gown
    Awards 2025 (Student Engagement) and reports an estimated return on
    investment of THB 6.5 million in annual benefits for a THB 400,000
    cost.

 SDG Report 2024–2025, pp. 29, 41

Effectiveness

Indicator Result
Cigarette smoking on campus 68.10% (2013) → 25.50% (2018–2019)
Clients helped by The Last Puff each year About 40
Quit rate 35%
Reduction in cigarette consumption after six months 41.94%
Client satisfaction 92%
Student volunteers trained since 2012 More than 800
[Latest campus smoking prevalence survey,
2025–2026]		 [add]

Source: SDG Report 2024–2025, p. 29.

Supporting evidence