The local favorite
Ask a tourist to name a vape brand and you’ll hear RELX or Elf Bar. Yet on Google in Thailand, MARBO and the MARBO 9K together get more searches than either of them, almost all from people in Thailand typing the name in English.
MARBO is made under the Salthub label and comes in two formats that work quite differently.
MARBO 9K vs MARBO ZERO in Thailand
Here’s how they compare:
| MARBO 9K | MARBO ZERO | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Disposable | Pod device |
| How it works | Sealed unit, use until empty | Rechargeable device plus pre-filled pods |
| Liquid | About 14 ml, pre-filled | About 2.2 ml per pod |
| Refills | None, it’s sealed | Swap in a new pod |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Best for | Short trips, zero setup | Fans of a slim pod device |
MARBO 9K
The 9K is a chunky disposable rated for up to 9,000 puffs, with a USB-C port. When the battery runs low, you recharge it and keep vaping until the liquid is gone, then it’s finished.
It has an airflow ring you can turn: tighter for a draw closer to a cigarette, more open for bigger clouds. If you’ve only used small bars before, try it in the middle first.
MARBO ZERO
The ZERO is a compact device you keep, with closed pods that come pre-filled. When a pod runs out, you click in a new one. No bottles, no refilling.
We don’t sell ZERO pods or any other cartridges on their own. If ZERO is the format in stock, it comes ready to use.
How to order MARBO
We usually carry one disposable brand at a time, so start by asking whether MARBO is in stock. If it is, the manager will tell you which format we have (9K, ZERO or both), the flavors available that day and the price.
MARBO disposables start at 600 THB (about $17) per device when you order 4 or more. For the ZERO, the manager quotes the price with your order. You pay by bank transfer or crypto after everything is confirmed. There are no returns or exchanges, so it’s worth double-checking the format before you pay. The full process is on how to order.
If MARBO isn’t in stock, the manager will suggest what we have instead. Our disposable vapes page shows the other brands we carry.
Delivery
Standard delivery is free, in a plain box with no brand names:
- Bangkok: next day, or about 2 hours by Grab for an extra fee
- Pattaya & Chonburi: 2 days (more on our Pattaya disposable vapes page)
- Phuket: 3 days
- Koh Samui and Koh Phangan: 4 days
- Chiang Mai and the rest of the country: 2–4 days
- Koh Tao, Koh Lanta and other small islands: ask the manager
Common sense on the street
MARBO may be everywhere, but vapes are still formally banned in Thailand. In practice, if someone objects, you’ll usually just be asked to put it away. The one real risk is airport customs, which is another reason to buy here rather than pack a vape. Vape discreetly, skip crowded public spaces and never vape where smoking is banned. Our guide to vape fines in Thailand explains what can happen and what the numbers really are.