Thai minister mulls cellphone ban for youngsters

Monday, August 12, 2002

Channel News Asia

Thailand's interior minister is considering banning the use of cell phones by teenagers. Purachai Piemsomboon, whose campaign against vice has barred teenagers from pubs and night spots, cited a Japanese study, which he said concluded that mobile phones emitted radiation harmful to brain cells and
nerves, especially of young people. He said that if teenagers continued to ignore the warning, a law might become necessary to prevent them from using cellphones. He didn't elaborate. - CNA