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Meeting Participants

1. Ajarn Suparat Tontivechavong Non-smoking campaign teacher network
2. Ajarn Woraporn Hongdilokkul Non-smoking campaign teacher network
3. Ajarn Anogn Poltrakul Non-smoking campaign teacher network
4. Ajarn Cha Bureau of Academic Affairs and Educational Standards
5. Ajarn Wareephun Watcharangkul Bureau of Special Affairs, Office of the Permanent Secretary
6. Khun Manatchaya Waiaumpha Narcotics Control Board
7. Khun Kaew Witoonchieng Action on Smoking and Health Foundation Thailand
8. Khun Thawatchai Kahboon Action on Smoking and Health Foundation Thailand
9. Khun Churunee Patchayakulmongkul Action on Smoking and Health Foundation Thailand
10. Assoc. Prof. Naowarut Charoenca Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University
11. Assoc. Prof. Nipapun Kungskulniti Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University
12. Assoc. Prof. Panyarat Larpwongwattna Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University
13. Assoc. Prof. Surin Khompakorn Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University
14. Assoc. Jintana Sarayutpitak Faculty of Education Chulalongkorn University
15. Dr. Siriwan Pitayarangsarit Tobacco Control Research and Knowledge Management Center
16. Khun Songwut Trungwattana Tobacco Control Research and Knowledge Management Center
17. Khun Harris Thaweepattana Tobacco Control Research and Knowledge Management Center

Dr. Siriwan Pitayarngsarit, Director of the Tobacco Control Research and Knowledge Management Center (TRC), reported the purpose of this meeting which was to exchange knowledge on tobacco control in schools. This meeting was to set groups of researchers, academic staff and relevant organization interested in tobacco control in schools aiming to (1) exchange previous learning experiences about tobacco control in schools, (2) discuss gaps, and (3) create effective knowledge innovation by establishing an internal research network in the country to work on tobacco control in schools and to drive tobacco control policy.

Tobacco Control Research and Knowledge Management Center (TRC) has synthesized research questions on tobacco control in schools as described below:

• Smoking Prevention
• Can school media prevent adolescents from smokingHow should the school media operate
• Do tobacco retail shops in/near schools result in smoking by school studentsHow
• How should law enforcement operate to protect non – smokers in schools and to regulate the sale of cigarettes on school premises
• What did the previous effective school activities for preventing smoking look like
• Does the Basic Education Curriculum B.E. 2544 (A.D. 2001) cover enough and provide the necessary content on tobacco controlHow should the curriculum design and/or teaching methodologies be revised to effectively prevent smoking by students.

Smoking Cessation

What is the present cigarette cessation situation in schoolsWhich methods of cigarette cessation are effective. What is the correct method for checking the number of students smoking in schools, the number of those participating in smoking cessation, and for reporting smoking in schoolsWhich departments are relevant in using this informationDoes having a surveillance system in schools help to prevent smoking in schools. What can motivate teachers to provide activities preventing smoking in schools and to provide cessation services according to the surveillance system in schoolsWhat alternatives are possibleWhy is smoking cessation in schools not successfulWhat are the obstacles to success
The below information indicates previous results of 9 proposals:

1. The smoke – free school management project
2. The knowledge management for developing students and student leaders in the smoke – free school project at Rattanakosinsompode, Bangkhunthian
3. Analysis study project on the tobacco consumption situation of students in schools under the Office of the Basic Education Commission
4. Building student capability for being leaders of a smoke – free school project, Satun
5. Collaboration of teachers and students for a smoke – free school project at Tambon Takient, Amphur Khaosameng, Trad
6. New generation not smoking project: Case study at Chengrung Wittayakom School, Amphur Chengrung, Chiangrai
7. Collaborating to establish a Smoke – free school project: Case study at Sungmengchanupatam School, Phrae
8. The results of a smoke – free school curriculum project for Mattayom schools, Department of General Education, Bangkok district

Khun Harris Taweepatana, Took the Meeting Minutes
Dr. Siriwan Pitayarngsarit, Proof read the Meeting Minutes