Burapha University has appointed a committee to manage the tobacco-free university initiative since the year 2015. This committee is responsible for developing guidelines and implementing the operational mechanisms for the tobacco-free university. On October 6, 2015, the university established a policy regarding the prevention of non-smokers and the treatment of smokers. The aim is to ensure that all university departments are informed and comply with various operational plans, such as

  1. 1. Organizing training to provide knowledge and understanding about the law and the Non-Smokers’ Health Protection Act, B.E. 2535.
  2. 2. The hospital of Burapha University provides a facility for the rehabilitation and treatment of smokers with medical staff available to provide counseling and guidance.
  3. 3. Every department is prohibited from selling tobacco products in their respective areas of responsibility.
  4. 4. Every department is responsible for organizing campaigns to reduce and quit smoking.
  5. 5. There are teams in each department responsible for monitoring and tracking progress to lead towards future improvements.

                In the year 2565, The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) had a policy to support the promotion of smoke-free educational institutions, in accordance with the Tobacco Products Control Act of 2017.