Illegal cigarettes online are rampant. The Thai Tobacco Association has proposed 2 decisive measures to stop it.

The Thai Tobacco Trade Association points out that illegal cigarettes are prevalent in Bangkok and its vicinity because they are ordered online and delivered to your home. They urge the government to urgently block online channels and urge parcel delivery companies to work proactively.

A new report published by Europol highlights a worrying increase in the illegal manufacture of counterfeit tobacco products in the European Union. According to the report, countries with high excise duties and taxes are more vulnerable to illicit trade, as consumers look for cheaper alternatives and criminal networks take advantage of this demand. The latest KPMG report on the illicit consumption of tobacco products shows that over 35 billion ci…