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Anti-tobacco network protests at tobacco trade exhibition 

Associate Professor Dr. Jiraporn Limpananont of Pharmaceutical Science for Health Promotion said the campaign by the anti-tobacco network at least was fruitful as the Thailand Tobacco Monopoly cancelled its activity in this event. The campaign also disclosed documents alleged to be confidential from the files of international tobacco companies disclosing plans to expand their market among young people.

Dongkamol Pawaphutanond, a representative of young people against tobacco, said the tobacco industry introduced cigarettes with fruit and chocolate scents to lure young people as new smokers. Young people should work together to counter tobacco promotional campaigns.

On November 3, an anti-smoking network, the Thai Network against Tabinfo Asia 2009, submitted 50,000 signatures to the Thai prime minister to oppose the event. The group does not agree with event organisers who are gathering under the slogan ‘If You Win Thailand, You Win the World.’

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