India, April 19 -- Travellers heading to Thailand should exercise caution, as electronic cigarettes are completely banned in the popular tourist destination, with violations attracting heavy fines and even jail time.

Sara Green, a tourist who recently visited the country with her partner and children, shared her ordeal after being caught vaping on a beach.

According to media reports, Sara and her partner were using e-cigarettes when authorities informed them that vaping is illegal in Thailand. The couple was subsequently taken to a police station and fined heavily.

The duo was reportedly fined 40,000 Thai Baht, which is roughly AUD$1,778.

Green claimed the police demanded more but settled for the amount after informing the cops about ...