“Ratklao” Warns of “Demon Toys” via Online Platforms, Urges Consumer Protection

Thairath•Politics•11d ago

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Thai MP Rattaklao warns of dangerous 'demon toys' entering the country via e-commerce, urging enhanced child protection and safety standard enforcement.

•MP Rattaklao Indhavong Suwanneekiri raised concerns about hazardous toys, such as squishies, entering Thailand through online platforms.
•She highlighted the risks of chemical contamination and the accumulation of dust and germs in children's toys.
•Rattaklao urged the Consumer Council to strengthen safety standards for imported goods, especially those for children, and to hold cross-border e-commerce platforms accountable.

Overview

•On July 9, 2026, MP Rattaklao Indhavong Suwanneekiri addressed the annual report of the Consumer Organizations Council.
•MP Rattaklao stated that over 80% of consumer issues involve online threats, with 296,042 online fraud cases reported.
•MP Rattaklao warned that toys, particularly those popular with children like squishies, may contain dangerous chemicals such as phthalates and VOCs.
•Children are identified as the most vulnerable group to health risks from unsafe toys, potentially affecting their respiratory system, liver, kidneys, development, and increasing cancer risk.
•MP Rattaklao questioned the Consumer Council's plan to move beyond complaint handling to actively pushing for digital product safety standards.
•MP Rattaklao proposed promoting the regulation of cross-border e-commerce platforms to ensure accountability to Thai consumers.
•MP Rattaklao suggested coordinating with the Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to increase random inspections of imported products, especially for children and youth.
•MP Rattaklao emphasized that proactive consumer protection in the digital age is crucial, as economic compensation cannot remedy health damage.

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Key Quotes

Rattaklao Indhavong Suwanneekiri

"“Cute-looking toys can become 'demon toys' if safety standards are not seriously checked, because when these products leak into the market, those who bear the risk are children and their families.”"

“ของเล่นที่ดูน่ารัก อาจกลายเป็น 'ของเล่นปีศาจ' หากไม่มีการตรวจสอบมาตรฐานความปลอดภัยอย่างจริงจัง เพราะเมื่อสินค้าเหล่านี้หลุดรอดเข้าสู่ตลาด ผู้ที่ต้องรับความเสี่ยงคือเด็กและครอบครัวของพวกเขา”

Rattaklao Indhavong Suwanneekiri

"“Consumer protection in the digital age must be proactive; damage must be prevented from the source, because refunds may compensate for economic damage, but cannot heal children's health.”"

“การคุ้มครองผู้บริโภคในยุคดิจิทัลต้องเป็นการคุ้มครองเชิงรุก ต้องป้องกันความเสียหายตั้งแต่ต้นทาง เพราะการคืนเงินอาจชดเชยความเสียหายทางเศรษฐกิจได้ แต่ไม่สามารถเยียวยาสุขภาพของเด็กได้”

Key Entities

Person

Rattaklao Indhavong Suwanneekiri(รัดเกล้า อินทวงศ์ สุวรรณคีรี)

Member of Parliament (MP) for Chart Pattana Party, who raised concerns about dangerous toys entering Thailand via online platforms.

Organization

Consumer Organizations Council(สภาองค์กรของผู้บริโภค)

An organization responsible for protecting consumer rights in Thailand, urged to enhance child protection measures.

Cross-border E-commerce Platforms(แพลตฟอร์มอีคอมเมิร์ซข้ามชาติ)

Online marketplaces that allow goods to be imported into Thailand, criticized for lacking local offices and accountability for product safety.

Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI)(สำนักงานมาตรฐานผลิตภัณฑ์อุตสาหกรรม)

A governmental body for product standards, proposed to increase random inspections of imported goods, especially for children.

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)(สำนักงานคณะกรรมการอาหารและยา)

A regulatory agency responsible for food and drug safety, suggested to collaborate on increased product inspections for children.

Law

Phthalates(สารพาทาเลต)

A type of chemical identified in some toys that can pose health risks, including impacts on the respiratory system, liver, kidneys, and development.

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)(สารประกอบอินทรีย์ระเหยง่าย)

Chemical compounds found in some toys that can harm human health, particularly children's respiratory systems and organs.