Is indoor smoking allowed in Laos?
Laos has location-specific restrictions. Review the table for venue-level status.
Laos regulation intelligence
Last verified: 2026-02-22
Laos regulatory summary
Laos includes both banned and restricted smoking contexts across tracked locations.
Current coverage: 6 banned combinations and 26 restricted combinations.
Maximum observed fine in this dataset: 400,000 LAK.
Last verified date: 2026-02-22.
Rules by place category
Hospitals & Clinics
| Product | Status | Fine range | Risk | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cigarettes | Banned | 200,000 LAK - 400,000 LAK | Risk score: 94/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Vapes / E-cigarettes | Restricted | 200,000 LAK - 400,000 LAK | Risk score: 69/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Heated Tobacco | Restricted | 200,000 LAK - 400,000 LAK | Risk score: 69/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Cannabis (where applicable) | Restricted | Jurisdiction-dependent | Risk score: 69/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
Schools & Universities
| Product | Status | Fine range | Risk | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cigarettes | Banned | 200,000 LAK - 400,000 LAK | Risk score: 94/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Vapes / E-cigarettes | Restricted | 200,000 LAK - 400,000 LAK | Risk score: 69/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Heated Tobacco | Restricted | 200,000 LAK - 400,000 LAK | Risk score: 69/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Cannabis (where applicable) | Restricted | Jurisdiction-dependent | Risk score: 69/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
Public Transport
| Product | Status | Fine range | Risk | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cigarettes | Banned | 200,000 LAK - 400,000 LAK | Risk score: 96/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Vapes / E-cigarettes | Restricted | 200,000 LAK - 400,000 LAK | Risk score: 71/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Heated Tobacco | Restricted | 200,000 LAK - 400,000 LAK | Risk score: 71/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Cannabis (where applicable) | Restricted | Jurisdiction-dependent | Risk score: 71/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
Restaurants
| Product | Status | Fine range | Risk | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cigarettes | Banned | 200,000 LAK - 400,000 LAK | Risk score: 90/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Vapes / E-cigarettes | Restricted | 200,000 LAK - 400,000 LAK | Risk score: 65/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Heated Tobacco | Restricted | 200,000 LAK - 400,000 LAK | Risk score: 65/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Cannabis (where applicable) | Restricted | Jurisdiction-dependent | Risk score: 65/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
Bars & Nightlife
| Product | Status | Fine range | Risk | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cigarettes | Banned | 200,000 LAK - 400,000 LAK | Risk score: 90/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Vapes / E-cigarettes | Restricted | 200,000 LAK - 400,000 LAK | Risk score: 65/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Heated Tobacco | Restricted | 200,000 LAK - 400,000 LAK | Risk score: 65/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Cannabis (where applicable) | Restricted | Jurisdiction-dependent | Risk score: 65/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
Office Buildings
| Product | Status | Fine range | Risk | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cigarettes | Banned | 200,000 LAK - 400,000 LAK | Risk score: 90/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Vapes / E-cigarettes | Restricted | 200,000 LAK - 400,000 LAK | Risk score: 65/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Heated Tobacco | Restricted | 200,000 LAK - 400,000 LAK | Risk score: 65/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Cannabis (where applicable) | Restricted | Jurisdiction-dependent | Risk score: 65/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
Public Parks
| Product | Status | Fine range | Risk | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cigarettes | Restricted | 200,000 LAK - 400,000 LAK | Risk score: 65/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Vapes / E-cigarettes | Restricted | 200,000 LAK - 400,000 LAK | Risk score: 65/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Heated Tobacco | Restricted | 200,000 LAK - 400,000 LAK | Risk score: 65/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Cannabis (where applicable) | Restricted | Jurisdiction-dependent | Risk score: 65/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
Beaches
| Product | Status | Fine range | Risk | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cigarettes | Restricted | 200,000 LAK - 400,000 LAK | Risk score: 65/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Vapes / E-cigarettes | Restricted | 200,000 LAK - 400,000 LAK | Risk score: 65/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Heated Tobacco | Restricted | 200,000 LAK - 400,000 LAK | Risk score: 65/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
| Cannabis (where applicable) | Restricted | Jurisdiction-dependent | Risk score: 65/100 | Confidence: Medium Last verified: 2026-02-22 |
Enforcement Summary
Reports last 6 months: 0
Average fine: N/A
Most common fined location: N/A
FAQ
What fine range is observed in Laos?
Fine exposure varies by place and product type. Maximum tracked value in this dataset is 400,000 LAK.
How current is this Laos data?
Each rule includes source references and verification timestamps. Latest verification is 2026-02-22.