Thailand Raids Illegal Electronics Warehouses, Seizes 41,000 Items
Thailand's special operations unit seized 41,161 illegal electronics units worth over 32.5 million baht from two warehouses in Samut Prakan province, including uncertified wires, power strips, and LED bulbs imported without authorization. A
Thailand's special operations unit "Topgun" conducted raids on two electrical equipment facilities in Samut Prakan province, seizing a total of 41,161 units worth over 32.5 million baht. The operation was a joint effort involving the Ministry of Industry, the Industrial Standards Institute (Thai Industrial Standards Institute), the Central Investigation Bureau, local municipal authorities, and the Samrong Nuea Police Station, following reports of suspected non-standard product sales.
The first raid targeted YWYNA International (Thailand) Limited, a fulfillment center in Siracha Crocodile Subdistrict, Bang Sao Thong District. Officers discovered electrical items including wires, power strips, massagers, power banks, LED lights, and hair dryers—totaling 2,775 units worth approximately 2.5 million baht—that lacked required Thai Industrial Standards Institute certification marks and import permits.
The second raid targeted Huai Liang LED Lighting Limited, a light bulb retail shop in Teparak Subdistrict, Muang Samut Prakan District. Inspectors found LED bulbs without certification marks or QR codes in the shop, while the warehouse contained large quantities of unlabeled lighting equipment and products with foreign-language labels. These items comprised 38,386 units of T8 and T5 LED tubes, power converters, and ballasts, valued at over 30 million baht.
According to the Thai Industrial Standards Institute secretary-general, preliminary investigation revealed the shipments originated from a neighboring country. Authorities are expanding the investigation to identify import sources and all persons involved. Both suspects face potential charges of importing controlled goods without authorization, punishable by up to two years imprisonment and a fine of up to 2 million baht, or both; and selling non-standard products, punishable by up to six months imprisonment and a fine of up to 500,000 baht, or both.
The Thai Industrial Standards Institute advises consumers purchasing electrical appliances and electronics, especially online, to verify the presence of Thai Industrial Standards Institute certification marks and QR codes. Consumers can scan QR codes to verify licensing information, authorized distributors, and product details to confirm authenticity and standards compliance before purchase.
