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Crime Warehouse Raid Uncovers Over 50 Million Baht in Fake Branded Goods in Samut Sakhon
Picture courtesy of Amarin Police have raided a warehouse in Samut Sakhon province, uncovering a massive stockpile of counterfeit branded goods worth more than 50 million baht. The operation, led by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) and the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD), exposed what officials dubbed a “room of secrets” hidden within a storage facility used to stockpile fake consumer products and fashion items. The raid, conducted with officials from the Department of Intellectual Property and representatives from affected global brands, took place in the Phanthai Norasing Subdistrict of Mueang District. Two Chinese nationals were arrested on the premises: • Mr. Jiaxian, 27, Chinese national • Mr. Hang, 19, Chinese national Both were charged under The Trademark Act B.E. 2534 (1991) and the Criminal Code for possession of counterfeit goods intended for sale, using fake trademarks, and misleading consumers into believing the products were genuine. Authorities seized 78,223 counterfeit items with an estimated market value exceeding 52 million baht, categorised as follows: • Consumer goods and cosmetics: including facial lotions, cleansers, sunscreen, dietary supplements, vitamins, lipsticks, and beauty sets falsely branded under names like Ucore, Amado, Biore, Cetaphil, Eucerin, Blackmores, Durex, NARS, and Amway. A total of 73,817 items were confiscated. • Electronics and accessories: such as phone cases, LED lights, and communication devices falsely labelled as Apple, Samsung, Oppo, Vivo, HP, and Huawei , 2,954 items in total. • Fashion items: including handbags branded as LONGCHAMP, COACH, Gentlewoman, and others, 1,452 items were seized. Additionally, 12 computers and communication devices were taken in for forensic analysis to trace import routes and identify bank accounts linked to the operation. Investigations suggest the counterfeiting operation was backed by a Chinese criminal network using suburban warehouses to evade detection. Thai workers were reportedly hired to package and distribute the goods nationwide. The suspects confessed to the charges during initial questioning. Police warned that counterfeit consumer goods, particularly cosmetics and health supplements, pose severe health risks. Many products contain hazardous substances such as mercury, hydroquinone, and steroids, which can cause lasting damage to skin and internal organs. CIB officials stressed that the counterfeit industry not only endangers public health but also undermines Thailand’s economic integrity and reputation. The raid is part of a wider crackdown on cross-border organised crime and a nationwide effort to protect consumers and intellectual property rights. Adapted by Asean Now from Amarin 2025-05-20. -
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Kamala Harris Crossroads Weighing the Governorship of California Against Her National Future
Hard work is good work, she said this in her stump speech. Never made sense. Now "Good work is hard work" sounds more like it. Maybe there is a bit of a disconnect somewhere. Academia for her now: those that can't do teach -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 20 May 2025
Nakhon Ratchasima: Nephew Kills Uncle in Domestic Dispute Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A domestic dispute turned deadly on the morning of 19 May, when a 32-year-old man fatally stabbed his uncle during an altercation at their home in the Phimai district. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1361152-nakhon-ratchasima-nephew-kills-uncle-in-domestic-dispute/ -
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Crime Nakhon Ratchasima: Nephew Kills Uncle in Domestic Dispute
Picture courtesy of Khaosod. A domestic dispute turned deadly on the morning of 19 May, when a 32-year-old man fatally stabbed his uncle during an altercation at their home in the Phimai district. Police were alerted to the incident at 08:15 by local officers in Tambon Krabeung Yai. Pol. Lt. Col. Witthaya Boonwan, deputy inspector at Phimai Police Station, confirmed that Mr Wirot Ngamchanat, 53, had been killed at his residence in Ban Krabeung Noi, Village 2, Tambon Krabeung Yai. Upon arrival, officers discovered Mr Wirot lying dead in the bedroom of a single-storey concrete house. He was found shirtless, dressed in black shorts, and lying in a pool of blood. The victim had sustained severe injuries, including gashes to the head. Authorities estimate he had been dead for approximately 12 hours. The alleged perpetrator, identified as Mr Nikorn or “Mos,” the victim’s 32-year-old nephew, remained at the scene and surrendered to police, admitting responsibility for the killing. He was taken into custody and escorted to the scene later to participate in a re-enactment of the incident as part of the investigation. According to the victim’s 71-year-old mother, Mrs Somsamai, the victim was her eldest son. He had recently separated from his wife after the Songkran festival and had moved back to live with her. The nephew, who is unemployed, was also residing in the same household. She noted that both men often argued, especially when her son had been drinking. Mrs Somsamai recounted that she was in her room when she overheard the pair arguing. She stepped outside the house to avoid the confrontation. It was only later she discovered her son had died inside the house and alerted police. Mr Nikorn’s mother expressed disbelief, stating her son was not known to be violent and she had no idea he would harm his uncle, who was also her brother. Phimai Police Superintendent Pol. Col. Sithisak Phrommuenwai confirmed that the suspect admitted there had been a heated argument, during which he grabbed a kitchen knife. A struggle ensued and the uncle reportedly managed to seize the knife first and struck Nikorn’s arm. The nephew then wrestled the knife back and struck the victim on the head. Mr Wirot collapsed and hit his head on the floor, later dying from his injuries. Police have charged Mr Nikorn with “assault causing death” and are continuing their investigation. Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-05-20. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 20 May 2025
UPDATE Rescue Operation Continues Through the Night in Bangkok Piling Shaft Incident Picture from responders. Rescue teams have been working tirelessly through the night following the fall of a 33-year-old construction worker into a piling shaft at the Orange Line mass transit site in Bangkok’s Pom Prap Sattru Phai district. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1361072-construction-worker-trapped-after-falling-into-deep-pit-at-bangkok-subway-site/#findComment-19811225
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