Illegal Orange Juice Factory Raided, 2 Tons of Unregistered Concentrate Seized

Thairath•Society•18d ago

Reader Briefing

Authorities have busted an unregistered orange juice production operation, seizing over 2 tons of illicit Chinese orange concentrate.

•Police raided a factory in Bangkok producing and selling uncertified orange juice.
•Over 2 tons of unregistered Chinese orange concentrate, valued at over 500,000 Baht, were seized.
•One suspect, N.S. Lampaiv, was arrested and charged with aiding in the concealment and sale of smuggled goods.
•The operation involved importing goods without proper customs clearance and FDA approval.

Overview

•On July 8, 2026, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) ordered a raid on illegal production sites.
•Police raided two locations in Soi On Nut 66, Prawet District, Bangkok, leading to the seizure of contraband.
•A total of 112 crates, containing 672 cans of Chinese orange concentrate weighing 2,016 kilograms, were confiscated.
•The seized orange concentrate has an estimated value exceeding 500,000 Baht.
•The operation was suspected of illegally importing goods from China without proper permits or tax payment.
•Officials seized the orange concentrate and issued search warrants from the Tax Court.
•N.S. Lampaiv, a company director, was arrested and charged under the Customs Act B.E. 2017.
•The CIB warns the public to be cautious when purchasing food products and advises businesses to follow import regulations.

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Key Quotes

N.S. Lampaiv

"I actually used the confiscated orange concentrate to produce bottled orange juice for sale, producing it at night and selling it during the day according to received orders."

ได้นำเกล็ดส้มที่เจ้าหน้าที่ตำรวจตรวจยึดมานั้นไว้ทำการผลิตน้ำส้มบรรจุขวดเพื่อจำหน่ายจริง โดยจะทำการผลิตในช่วงกลางคืนแล้วขายในช่วงกลางวันตามออเดอร์ที่ได้รับไว้

Key Entities

Organization

Central Investigation Bureau (CIB)(ตำรวจสอบสวนกลาง)

The law enforcement agency that conducted the raid on the illegal orange juice factory.

Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECSD)(กองบังคับการปราบปรามการกระทำความผิดเกี่ยวกับอาชญากรรมทางเศรษฐกิจ)

A division under the CIB that specializes in economic crimes and led the operation.

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)(สำนักงานคณะกรรมการอาหารและยา (อย.))

The regulatory body responsible for approving food and drug products in Thailand, whose clearance was bypassed.

A certain company(บริษัทแห่งหนึ่ง)

The company suspected of illegally importing and using orange concentrate for production.

Person

Pol. Lt. Gen. Nattasak Chaowanasai(พล.ต.ท.ณัฐศักดิ์ เชาวนาศัย)

Commander of the CIB who ordered the raid.

Pol. Maj. Gen. Tatsaphum Jarupat(พล.ต.ต.ทัศน์ภูมิ จารุปรัชญ์)

Commander of the ECSD who was a key figure in directing the operation.

N.S. Lampaiv(น.ส.ลำไพ)

A 44-year-old company director arrested for involvement in the illegal operation.

Place

Soi On Nut 66(ซอยอ่อนนุช 66)

The location in Bangkok where the raided factory and warehouse were situated.

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

The capital city of Thailand where the illegal operation was uncovered.

Law

Customs Act B.E. 2017(พระราชบัญญัติศุลกากร พ.ศ. 2017)

The legislation under which N.S. Lampaiv was charged for her involvement in importing smuggled goods.

Search warrants from the Central Tax Court No. 264/2026 and 265/2026(หมายค้นของศาลภาษีอากรกลางที่ 264/2026 และ 265/2026)

Legal documents authorizing the police to search the premises where the illegal goods were found.