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Thai customs and excise enforcement operations

Overview

Thai authorities have conducted several operations to intercept the smuggling and distribution of tax-evaded and prohibited goods.

In Prachuap Khiri Khan, officials launched the ‘Phitak Khiri Khan Operation’ to disrupt a ring transporting contraband from southern Thailand to Bangkok. Through searches of passenger trains and road checkpoints, security agencies seized approximately 370,600 sticks of foreign cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, brand-name bags, and perfume, with a total value exceeding 4.37 million baht.

Following this, a joint raid by the Chong Chom Customs Office and the Excise Department targeted a warehouse in Nakhon Ratchasima. Acting on undercover surveillance, officers seized over 10,000 items, including illegal cigarettes, e-cigarettes, illicit alcohol, and fireworks, valued at roughly 2,000,000 baht. The investigation suggested the facility, which allegedly used a food stall as a front, served as a distribution hub for local shops and residents.

Entities

Excise Department · Prachuap Khiri Khan · Thai Customs Department · Prachuap Khiri Khan Customs Office · Nathatchaphong Phaophang

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Nakhon Ratchasima warehouse raid seizes 2 million Baht in contraband

    Thai customs and excise officials raided a warehouse in Nakhon Ratchasima, seizing 10,000 illegal items worth 2 million Baht, including e-cigarettes and fireworks.

  2. 9 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Prachuap Khiri Khan customs seize 4.37 million baht in smuggled goods

    Thai authorities seized over 4.37 million baht worth of smuggled cigarettes, brand-name bags, and e-cigarettes during a coordinated crackdown in Prachuap Khiri Khan.

Sources

huahinsarn.com · innnews.co.th · naewna.com · santiphapnewsonline.blogspot.com