Bangkok busts e-cigarette ring: 50k items, 10M baht seized

Khaosod•Society•18d ago

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Authorities in Bangkok have dismantled a major electronic cigarette distribution network, seizing a significant quantity of illegal vapes and millions in cash.

•Police raided two locations in Bangkok linked to an illegal electronic cigarette distribution ring.
•Over 50,000 electronic cigarettes and related liquids were seized, with an estimated value exceeding 10 million baht.
•Several individuals, including a 30-year-old Lao national and a 28-year-old delivery person, were apprehended.
•Approximately 4.8 million baht in cash was confiscated from one of the residences.

Overview

•Police raided two locations for illicit electronic cigarette sales on July 9, 2026.
•A 30-year-old Lao national was arrested at the first location in Soi Phet Kasem 63, Bang Khae, Bangkok.
•More than 50,000 electronic cigarettes and vaping liquids were seized from the first location.
•A 28-year-old male delivery person and a 40-year-old female homeowner were arrested at the second location.
•Approximately 4.8 million baht in cash was seized from the second location, identified as operating funds.
•Pol. Gen. Nirundon Leumsi identified the operation as a major e-cigarette distributor in Bangkok's inner districts.
•The total seized items are valued at no less than 10 million baht.
•The raids were conducted to suppress the illegal trade of electronic cigarettes.

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Key Quotes

Pol. Gen. Nirundon Leumsi

"The first point searched was the warehouse, including the packing and shipping area. The second point was a residence where millions of baht in cash were found. This money is used for circulating in e-cigarette transactions. This individual is considered a top distributor in Bangkok's inner districts."

จุดแรกที่เข้าตรวจค้น เป็นในส่วนของโกดังเก็บสินค้า รวมถึงเป็นจุดแพ็กของและส่งของ จุดที่สองเป็นบ้านพักซึ่งตรวจพบเงินสดจำนวนหลายล้านบาท จากการสอบถามเงินจำนวนนี้เป็นเงินที่ใช้หมุนในการซื้อขายบุหรี่ไฟฟ้า ซึ่งรายนี้ถือว่าเป็นผู้ค้าในระดับหัวจ่ายเขตชั้นในของกรุงเทพ

Key Entities

Person

Pol. Gen. Nirundon Leumsi(พล.ต.อ.นิรันดร เหลื่อมศรี)

Deputy Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police and Director of the Center for Prevention and Suppression of Offenses Related to Electronic Cigarettes.

Pol. Lt. Gen. Surapol Prembutr(พล.ต.ท.สุรพล เปรมบุตร)

Commissioner of the Cybercrime Investigation Bureau (CIB).

Pol. Maj. Gen. Wiwat Khamchanan(พล.ต.ต.วิวัฒน์ คำชำนาญ)

Deputy Commissioner of the Cybercrime Investigation Bureau (CIB).

Pol. Maj. Gen. Tingkorn Rangmart(พล.ต.ต.ทินกร รังมาตย์)

Deputy Commissioner of the Cybercrime Investigation Bureau (CIB).

Pol. Maj. Gen. Sarayut Junnawat(พล.ต.ต.ศรายุทธ จุณณวัตต์)

Commander of the Cybercrime Investigation Bureau 2 (CIB 2).

Pol. Col. Sompol Jaidee(พ.ต.อ.สมพล ใจดี)

Deputy Commander of Cybercrime Investigation Bureau 2 (CIB 2).

Pol. Col. Kajorn Opthong(พ.ต.อ.ขจร อบทอง)

Deputy Commander of Cybercrime Investigation Bureau 2 (CIB 2).

Pol. Col. Pakornkitt Thanworinukun(พ.ต.อ.ปกรณ์กิตติ์ ธนวรินทร์กุล)

Superintendent of Investigation Division 3, Cybercrime Investigation Bureau 2 (CIB 2).

Organization

Center for Prevention and Suppression of Offenses Related to Electronic Cigarettes(ศูนย์ป้องกันและปราบปรามการกระทำความผิดเกี่ยวกับบุหรี่ไฟฟ้า)

A center established to combat illegal activities involving electronic cigarettes.

Cybercrime Investigation Bureau (CIB)(สอท.)

A bureau responsible for investigating cybercrimes.

Cybercrime Investigation Bureau 2 (CIB 2)(บก.สอท.2)

A division within the Cybercrime Investigation Bureau focused on specific cybercrime investigations.

Investigation Division 3, Cybercrime Investigation Bureau 2 (CIB 2)(กก.3 บก.สอท.2)

A specific investigative unit within Cybercrime Investigation Bureau 2.

Central Tax Court(ศาลภาษีอากรกลาง)

The court that issued the search warrants for the operation.

Place

Bangkok(กรุงเทพ)ℹ️

The capital city of Thailand where the illicit operations were uncovered.

Soi Phet Kasem 63(ซอยเพชรเกษม 63)

A street in Bangkok where one of the raided locations was situated.

Laksong Subdistrict(แขวงหลักสอง)

A subdistrict in Bangkok where a raided location was situated.

Bang Khae District(เขตบางแค)

A district in Bangkok where a raided location was situated.

Law

Electronic Cigarettes(บุหรี่ไฟฟ้า)ℹ️

The illegal product being distributed and seized in the operation.