# Thai customs and excise enforcement operations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/thai-customs-and-excise-enforcement-operations
> Updated: 2026-09-06T05:40:01.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nakhon-ratchasima-warehouse-raid-seizes-2-million-baht-in-contraband

### 2026-09-02: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/prachuap-khiri-khan-customs-seize-437-million-baht-in-smuggled-goods

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