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LETTER: The tobacco industry and truth in advertising 

Jump to full article: Bangkok Post (th), 2008-04-09
Author: E ULYSSES DOROTHEO

Intro:

Not only is it unfair, but it is also intentionally deceptive of the tobacco industry to continue to promote its harmful and lethal products portrayed through "cool", "sexy" or "sophisticated" imagery.

It is about time all Asean governments put an end to all forms of direct and indirect tobacco advertising, promotions and sponsorship, because where tobacco companies are concerned, there is no such thing as "truth in advertising".

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