Thai police raid fake cat medicine factory near Bangkok
Thai authorities raided an illegal factory in Samut Prakan that was importing and diluting fake cat antiviral medications before selling them online under the brand "Emune," seizing products worth over 1 million baht.
BANGKOK — 16 May 2026, Thai police, livestock officials and food and drug regulators have raided an illegal animal medicine operation accused of importing and diluting unregistered cat medications before selling them online, authorities said.
Investigators seized products and equipment worth more than 1 million baht ($27,000) during a raid at a factory in Samut Prakan province near Bangkok.
The operation was carried out by the Central Investigation Bureau, the Department of Livestock Development and the Food and Drug Administration after complaints about illegal antiviral drugs marketed for treating feline infectious peritonitis, or FIP, in cats.
Authorities said the suspects sold products under the brand name "Emune", claiming the medicine contained GS-441524, an antiviral compound used in some FIP treatments.
Police said investigators discovered that the operators allegedly increased profits by diluting liquid medicines with water and mixing powdered substances into tablet formulations before repackaging and selling them online through social media pages and websites.
During the raid on 29 April, officers seized dozens of boxed and unpackaged medicine products, pill-making machinery, sealing equipment, chemicals, labels and thousands of empty bottles and packaging materials.
Officials said the products were not registered under Thai drug regulations and were manufactured without quality or safety controls.
Authorities warned that the medicines could pose serious risks to pets because of unknown ingredients, unsanitary production methods and inconsistent concentrations of active substances.
Police said the suspects could face charges under Thailand's Drug Act, including illegal production, importation and sale of unregistered medicines, as well as unauthorised advertising.
Livestock officials and the Thai FDA warned pet owners and veterinarians to verify whether animal medicines are legally registered before purchasing them, particularly through online platforms.
