DSI Raids Major Counterfeit Clothing Network in Bangkok and Samut Sakhon
The Department of Special Investigation raided a major counterfeit clothing network operating across Bangkok and Samut Sakhon province, seizing 37,569 fake items worth over 15 million baht. The operation targeted a prominent retail shop in the Pratunam area and a connected warehouse, uncovering counterfeits of major global brands. Authorities are pursuing legal action under Thailand's trademark and special investigation laws.
On November 11, 2026, Pol. Lt. Gen. Piyawat Nakkul, Director-General of the Department of Special Investigation, and Pol. Lt. Gen. Wisanu Chimtrakul, Deputy Director-General, received a report from Pol. Lt. Gen. Pholsan Theedsong, Director of the Intellectual Property Crime Division, Pol. Maj. Gen. Yuthana Tangkobklap, Deputy Director of the Intellectual Property Crime Division, and Mr. Sakda Phiphathankul, Director of Sub-Division 3 of the Intellectual Property Crime Division, along with officials from the Intellectual Property Crime Division and the Special Operations Unit.
After jointly obtaining search warrants from the Central Intellectual Property and International Trade Court totaling 5 warrants, they conducted searches at a major counterfeit clothing shop in Ratchathewi District, Bangkok, and a warehouse storing counterfeit goods in Mueang Samut Sakhon District, Samut Sakhon Province, with representatives of the affected companies present.
The search yielded 37,569 counterfeit clothing items infringing trademarks of leading brands including PUMA, Stussy, The North Face, MLB, New Era, Nike, Polo, Balenciaga, Dior, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Celine, Adidas, Lacoste, Loewe, NY, BMW, Chrome Hearts, Prada, Ducati, Calvin Klein, and Under Armour, with estimated damages of approximately 15 million baht.
The locations served as major storage and distribution hubs where goods were held in possession, constituting offenses under the Trademark Act B.E. 2534 and amendments, where the value of goods exceeds 5 million baht at market price or damages exceed 5 million baht.
Officials seized the items and handed them to DSI investigators of the Intellectual Property Crime Division for further evidence processing under the Special Case Investigation Act B.E. 2547 and amendments.
The DSI continues to suppress intellectual property violations to promote the economic system and protect consumers from counterfeit goods, as well as to improve Thailand's ranking in IP enforcement.
IP violations not only infringe on owners' rights but also damage the national economy. The DSI requests public cooperation in reporting IP violations at Hotline 1202 (toll-free nationwide).
