Non-certified toys seized from Sampeng 2 warehouse in Bang Khae

MGR Online•Economy•265d ago

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Authorities raid a large warehouse in Bangkok's Bang Khae district, seizing over 100,000 non-certified toys valued at over 2 million THB due to potential health risks.

•A large warehouse in Sampeng 2, Bang Khae, Bangkok, was raided and over 100,000 non-certified toys were seized.
•The toys, imported from abroad, were found to lack the Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) mark or display it incorrectly.
•The seized toys are valued at over 2 million THB and pose risks of heavy metal contamination and choking hazards to children.

Overview

•On an unspecified date in 2024, Deputy Minister of Industry Yotsing Liaremleart dispatched the 'Fast Horse Team' to Sampeng 2, Bang Khae district, Bangkok, in response to public complaints.
•The operation was initiated due to public complaints regarding the widespread sale of substandard toys in the area.
•The 'Fast Horse Team' raided a 4-story, 4-unit commercial building identified as a warehouse in Sampeng 2.
•A total of 103,609 toys of various types and sizes were seized, with an estimated value exceeding 2 million THB.
•The seized toys were imported from foreign countries and were found to be missing the TISI certification mark or displaying it incorrectly.
•The non-certified toys are considered dangerous for children due to potential contamination with heavy metals (lead, mercury, phthalates) and risks of choking or physical injury.
•The owner, identified as Peng Jingxuan (Chinese national), will face legal action for selling substandard products, with potential penalties including imprisonment and fines.
•The Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) will investigate to identify and prosecute the importers of these substandard goods.

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Key Quotes

Yotsing Liaremleart

"Immediately upon receiving complaints about widespread sales of substandard toys, Deputy Minister of Industry Yotsing ordered the 'Fast Horse Team' to inspect shops in Sampeng 2, Bang Khae district."

ทันทีที่ได้รับข้อร้องเรียนจากประชาชนในพื้นที่ว่ามีการจำหน่ายของเล่นไม่ได้มาตรฐานจำนวนมาก จ่าเอกยศสิงห์ เหลี่ยมเลิศ รมช.อุตฯได้สั่งการให้ทีมม้าเร็วลงพื้นที่เพื่อตรวจร้านจำหน่ายสินค้าย่านสำเพ็ง 2 เขตบางแค กรุงเทพฯ

Ekkanit Ramyannon

"Substandard toys pose risks of harm to children due to potential contamination with chemicals or heavy metals like lead, mercury, and phthalates."

ของเล่นไม่มีมาตรฐาน มีความเสี่ยงทำให้เกิดอันตรายต่อเด็ก เพราะอาจมีสารเคมีหรือโลหะหนัก เช่น ตะกั่ว ปรอท และแทเลต ปนเปื้อนเข้าสู่ร่างกายได้

Ekkanit Ramyannon

"Consumers are urged, especially when buying online, to always check for the TISI mark and QR Code before purchasing any product."

จึงฝากให้ผู้บริโภคก่อนที่จะเลือกซื้อสินค้า โดยเฉพาะการซื้อผ่านช่องทางออนไลน์ ขอให้ตรวจสอบเครื่องหมาย มอก. และ QR Code ก่อนซื้อทุกครั้ง

Key Entities

Person

Yotsing Liaremleart(ยศสิงห์ เหลี่ยมเลิศ)

Deputy Minister of Industry who ordered the raid on the toy warehouse.

Phadart Wokkanon(ภาดาท์ วรกานนท์)

Advisor to the Deputy Minister of Industry who led the raid team on-site.

Peng Jingxuan(เผิง จิงเสวียน)

Chinese national identified as the owner of the raided toy warehouse.

Ekkanit Ramyannon(เอกนิติ รมยานนท์)

Secretary-General of the Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) who commented on the risks of substandard toys.

Place

Sampeng 2(สำเพ็ง 2)

Location of the raided toy warehouse in Bang Khae, Bangkok.

Bang Khae(บางแค)ℹ️

District in Bangkok where the Sampeng 2 warehouse is located.

Bangkok(กรุงเทพฯ)ℹ️

The capital city of Thailand where the raid took place.

Law

TISI(มอก.)ℹ️

Abbreviation for the Thai Industrial Standards Institute certification mark, which the seized toys lacked or displayed incorrectly.

Organization

TISI(สมอ.)ℹ️

The Thai Industrial Standards Institute, responsible for product safety certification and investigating substandard goods.