Toy Raid: Bang Khae Warehouse Nets 2M Baht in Counterfeit Goods

Khaosod•Economy•268d ago

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Authorities Raid Bang Khae Warehouse, Confiscating Over 100,000 Non-Standard Toys Worth 2 Million Baht.

•Deputy Minister Yotsing dispatched a special team to inspect properties in the Bang Khae district of Bangkok.
•A warehouse in the Sampheng 2 area was raided, revealing a large cache of counterfeit toys.
•Over 100,000 toys lacking the Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) mark were seized, valued at approximately 2 million Baht.
•The seized toys were intended for sale online and posed significant safety risks to children.

•On Dec 13, 2023, a special team led by Phadath Worakanont, Advisor to the Deputy Minister of Industry, raided a warehouse.
•The raid was conducted following public complaints about the sale of numerous substandard toys in the Sampheng 2 area.
•The targeted warehouse, located in the Bang Khae district of Bangkok, served as a distribution point.
•Authorities seized 103,609 counterfeit toys, with an estimated value exceeding 2 million Baht.
•The seized toys, imported from overseas, either lacked the TISI mark or displayed it inaccurately.
•Ekkanit Ramyannon, Secretary-General of the Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI), warned that substandard toys can endanger children due to harmful chemicals and choking hazards.
•The TISI has been instructed to trace the origin of the imported goods to prosecute those involved in the illicit import trade.
•The TISI stated it will pursue legal action against operators and online platforms found to be selling non-compliant products.

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Phadath Worakanont

"Unlicensed toys pose a risk of danger to children due to potential contamination with chemicals or heavy metals like lead, mercury, and phthalates."

ของเล่น “ไม่มีมาตรฐาน” มีความเสี่ยงทำให้เกิดอันตรายต่อเด็ก เพราะอาจมีสารเคมีหรือโลหะหนัก เช่น ตะกั่ว ปรอท และแทเลต ปนเปื้อนเข้าสู่ร่างกายได้

Ekkanit Ramyannon

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

ขอฝากถึงผู้บริโภคก่อนที่จะเลือกซื้อสินค้า โดยเฉพาะการซื้อผ่านช่องทางออนไลน์ ขอให้ตรวจสอบเครื่องหมาย มอก. และ QR Code ก่อนซื้อทุกครั้ง

Yotsing Liamlert(นายยศสิงห์ เหลี่ยมเลิศ)ℹ️

Deputy Minister of Industry who ordered an investigation into counterfeit toys.

Phadath Worakanont(นางสาวภาดาท์ วรกานนท์)

Advisor to the Deputy Minister of Industry who led the raid on the warehouse.

Peng Jingxuan(นางสาวเผิง จิงเสวียน)

Chinese national identified as the owner of the warehouse containing the counterfeit toys.

Ekkanit Ramyannon(นายเอกนิติ รมยานนท์)

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

Sampheng 2(สำเพ็ง 2)

A commercial area in Bangkok where the raid on a counterfeit toy warehouse took place.

Bang Khae Subdistrict(แขวงบางแค)

The subdistrict within Bangkok where the illegal toy operation was located.

Bang Khae District(เขตบางแค)ℹ️

The district in Bangkok where the counterfeit toy raid occurred.

Bangkok(กรุงเทพฯ)ℹ️

The capital city of Thailand where the counterfeit toy seizure took place.

TISI Mark(มอก.)ℹ️

The Thai Industrial Standards Institute mark, indicating compliance with safety and quality standards for products.

TISI(สมอ.)ℹ️

The Thai Industrial Standards Institute, responsible for product quality and safety standards, involved in prosecuting counterfeit goods.