Smoking in Asia
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Smoking in Asia
MDH is a marshall at the PGA, Whistling Straits, Kohler, Wisconsin, USA this week.
There are golfers from all over the world and he has noticed that the Asian golfers, caddies, and entourage all smoke continuously.
I am wondering what the smoking policy is in bars & restaurants in Asia.
There are golfers from all over the world and he has noticed that the Asian golfers, caddies, and entourage all smoke continuously.
I am wondering what the smoking policy is in bars & restaurants in Asia.
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The US tobacco companies turned their efforts to Asia several years ago because they saw a huge potential of new smokers (and customers). Sadly, smoking is on the increase in India. It will take many more years before the long term effects such as bronchitis, COPD, and lung cancer begin to take their toll.
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In restaurants in Laos and Cambodia I've found its more western tourists. As an Australian (where its illegal) I find it annoying to have smoke drifting over my meal.
In Myanmar it seems to be more women smoking. (cheroots!) Also I saw a bloke walking past cars stopped at traffic lights in Yangon with an open packet of cigarettes held out in front of him. I think he was trying to sell them singly which says something about economic conditions in the country.
In Myanmar it seems to be more women smoking. (cheroots!) Also I saw a bloke walking past cars stopped at traffic lights in Yangon with an open packet of cigarettes held out in front of him. I think he was trying to sell them singly which says something about economic conditions in the country.