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KPRU Declares a Smoke-Free Campus to Promote Public Health
In compliance with the Rajabhat University Act B.E. 2547 (Section 31) and in accordance with national public health regulations, Kamphaeng Phet Rajabhat University (KPRU) has officially announced the University Notification on the Prevention and Protection of Non-Smoker Policy B.E. 2561 (2018) to ensure a clean, safe, and healthy environment for all.
Key measures under this policy include:
Smoke-Free Campus: All areas within KPRU are designated as non-smoking zones to protect the health of students, staff, and visitors.
No Tobacco Sponsorship or Promotion: All university divisions are prohibited from accepting financial support from tobacco manufacturers or importers, organizing or co-hosting activities with such companies, receiving awards, or engaging in any form of tobacco advertising or promotion.
Health Promotion Activities: University divisions are encouraged to promote smoking cessation through campaigns, events, and educational activities in line with the Tobacco Products Control Act B.E. 2560 (2017).
Legal Compliance: Everyone entering the university premises must comply with the Tobacco Products Control Act, and violators are subject to penalties as prescribed by law.
This policy reflects KPRU’s strong commitment to promoting a healthy, safe, and sustainable learning environment, ensuring the well-being of all members of the university community.
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KPRU Raises Awareness of Smoking and Vaping Prevention in Educational Institutions
The Social Studies Programme, Faculty of Education, Kamphaeng Phet Rajabhat University (KPRU), organised an academic seminar titled “Electronic Cigarettes in Educational Institutions” at Khuru Rom Sak 2 Meeting Room. The seminar provided social studies teacher trainees with practical experience in organising learning activities while raising awareness of tobacco and e-cigarette control measures to support smoke-free educational environments. The seminar highlighted measures to maintain educational institutions as 100% smoke-free areas, including monitoring, clearly displayed no-smoking signs, inspections for prohibited items, and disciplinary and legal enforcement. These topics helped participants understand approaches to communicating and implementing smoking and vaping restrictions.
The event brought together 265 participants and speakers from Kosamphi Police Station, the Community Health Nursing Department of KPRU’s Faculty of Nursing, and the Kamphaeng Phet Primary Educational Service Area Office 1, including an education specialist and a school psychologist. A year-level vice-chairperson and student inspectors from Kamphaeng Phet Pittayakhom School also contributed youth perspectives. Through exchanges covering law, public health, educational administration, child psychology and young people’s experiences, the seminar promoted awareness and cooperation to protect student health and support smoke-free learning environments.
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