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All bars, pubs, discos, clubs _ and markets
Jump to full article: Bangkok Post (th), 2008-02-11
Author: SURASAK GLAHAN AND AFP
Intro: A total ban on smoking in pubs and clubs throughout the country takes effect today, to the delight of non-smokers and the chagrin of smokers. The ban covers all air-conditioned bars, pubs, discos and clubs.
In addition, the owners of outdoor restaurants and markets are required to designate smoking and non-smoking zones.
''They will have to cross the street to smoke over there,'' said Than Leebamrung, the 36-year-old owner of the Sapha Kafe (Coffee Council) bar, when asked what arrangements he had made to help his customers.
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