The vape divide: 34 countries have banned e cigarettes entirely as the WHO says they could be just as harmful as regular tobacco but 74 nations don't have any rules in place Vaping is banned in countries like Mexico and Thailand here are the countries where it's illegal or restricted High Smoking France Bans Disposable Vapes and Nicotine Pouches France has officially banned disposable electronic cigarettes, becoming one of the first major European nations to take nationwide action against single use vapes. The decision was driven by concerns over plastic waste, battery France planning to ban disposable vapes in effort to combat smoking France The Guardian Vaping is banned in countries like Mexico and Thailand here are the countries where it's illegal or restricted