Boromarajonani College of Nursing, Ratchaburi, recognizes the importance of controlling tobacco consumption. The College therefore implements a smoke-free campus initiative by establishing policies and management measures to control tobacco products and protect the health of non-smokers, in line with the objectives and guidelines of the Tobacco Products Control Act B.E. 2560 (2017), with the aim of becoming a smoke-free and e-cigarette-free higher education institution that promotes sustainable well-being.

Pursuant to the resolution of the College Administrative Committee at Meeting No. 9/2568, held on 4 September 2025 (B.E. 2568), Boromarajonani College of Nursing, Ratchaburi, reviewed its policies and measures for a smoke-free and e-cigarette-free educational institution to promote well-being. It resolved to propose the issuance of this announcement establishing policies and measures to promote sustainable well-being among students, College personnel, and members of the public, as follows:

1. Policy for a Smoke-Free and E-Cigarette-Free Educational Institution

1.1 Designate all areas of Boromarajonani College of Nursing, Ratchaburi, as smoke-free and e-cigarette-free zones.
1.2 Protect non-smokers from health hazards by maintaining an environment free from smoking and e-cigarette use in accordance with the law.
1.3 Provide screening, treatment, rehabilitation, and referrals for people who smoke and wish to quit smoking and using e-cigarettes.
1.4 Raise awareness among students and personnel, and strengthen the capabilities of responsible staff and student leaders to prevent smoking and e-cigarette use.
1.5 Provide concrete instruction on tobacco control within the curriculum or through extracurricular learning activities.
1.6 Promote knowledge management, research, and innovation to support development, dissemination, meetings, and exchanges of work among network partners.
1.7 Support collaboration with the College’s target communities, associations or networks, government agencies, and private-sector organizations in organizing campaigns to prevent smoking and e-cigarette use.
1.8 Require administrators, faculty members, and staff to serve as good role models for students by strictly complying with the College’s announcement.

2. Enforcement Measures to Keep the College Smoke-Free and E-Cigarette-Free

2.1 Smoking and e-cigarette use are prohibited throughout the College, including within 5 meters of its entrances and exits.
2.2 The sale and sales promotion of cigarettes and e-cigarettes are prohibited within the College.
2.3 Sponsorship or prizes from tobacco companies or their representatives must not be accepted.
2.4 All activities held on College premises, whether organized by the College or external organizations, must strictly comply with the smoke-free and e-cigarette-free policy and measures.
2.5 New personnel employed by the College must be non-smokers and must not use e-cigarettes.
2.6 If any person violates or commits an offense under the policies or measures established by the College, the relevant supervisor shall consider disciplinary penalties in accordance with applicable regulations, rules, and laws. In the case of students, disciplinary action and applicable legal measures shall be taken.

This announcement is hereby issued for general information and compliance.
Announced on 4 October 2025 (B.E. 2568)
(Assistant Professor Chutima Malai)
Director, Boromarajonani College of Nursing, Ratchaburi