(BangkokPost.com) - Smokers have been warned that lighting up could cost them 2,000 baht.

The deputy director-general of the Disease Control Department, Seri Hongyok, said those who light up at public transportation stations and other non-smoking areas will be fined on the spot

A large number of commuters are expected to travel during the Songkran holiday and many will ignore smoking regulations, he said.