Customs Raids Counterfeit Warehouse, Seizes 10,000 Items Worth 30M Baht
Customs officials raided a Nakhon Ratchasima warehouse on July 9, seizing over 10,000 counterfeit branded items worth approximately 30 million baht that were being sold online.
Customs Region 2 has dismantled a major counterfeit goods warehouse in central Nakhon Ratchasima, seizing over 10,000 items valued at approximately 30 million baht.
On July 9, 2025, Nattaphoom Dokput, senior customs officer and head of investigation and enforcement at Customs Region 2, led a team of over 10 officials in raiding a warehouse in Sai Nam subdistrict, Muang district. The operation followed public complaints about trademark-infringing goods being sold via Facebook Live.
During the search, officers discovered 14 employees sorting counterfeit branded products including clothing, shoes, bags, belts, and hats from leading brands. The raid netted no fewer than 10,000 items, representing economic losses exceeding 30 million baht.
Nattaphoom stated the operation aligns with government policy and orders from the Finance Ministry and Customs Department leadership to crack down on illegal goods and intellectual property violations in the Northeast region. Officials had investigated and identified the warehouse as a distribution hub for smuggled counterfeit goods that bypassed customs procedures, leading them to obtain a search warrant from Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Court.
"All seized goods have been confiscated and will be examined in coordination with trademark representatives," Nattaphoom said. "We will vigorously prosecute all parties involved under customs law, which carries both imprisonment and fines. We caution consumers to be wary when purchasing online—if authentic-looking items are priced unusually low, they may be counterfeit or illegally smuggled goods. We also warn traders engaged in smuggling and selling such goods that this constitutes serious customs violations with severe penalties. Customs Region 2 will continue its investigation to apprehend all offenders and protect the economy and consumers."
