American travellers are being warned not to pack e-cigarettes or vaping products when visiting Thailand, where their importation and possession are prohibited. The warning matters because an item that is legal and commonplace in parts of the United States can lead to serious criminal penalties abroad.

Thailand’s restrictions cover vaping devices and related products, with enforcement applying to visitors as well as residents. The article says offenders could face up to ten years in prison and a fine of about $15,000, depending on the alleged offence.