Covid-19: 200,000 second hand face masks sold on Facebook for 3 baht a time

 

 

A Thai woman has admitted to selling 200,000 recycled face masks on Facebook for 3 baht each.

 

She was running an illegal second hand dealership in Saraburi in central Thailand. 

 

The masks were on sale via Facebook over the last 20 days. 

 

The news follows a raid in the Wiharn Daeng area of Saraburi in central Thailand conducted by the district chief, police and health department officials. 

 

There were six workers - three are being prosecuted and three are turning state's evidence.

 

Arrested was 47 year old owner Jintana Namwichai who will appear in court today facing three serious charges that could see her jailed for years. 

 

The charges relate to selling items deceptively covering up their origin for which a jail term of 3 years and or a fine of 6,000 baht can be the penalty. 

 

She is also charged with illegally operating a second hand business and fraud. 

 

Other establishments in the area that are possibly part of the supply chain are under investigation as the inquiry develops.

 

 

Source: Thai Rath

 

 

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39 minutes ago, webfact said:

A Thai woman has admitted to selling 200,000 recycled face masks on Facebook for 3 baht each.

She's been caught, does that mean we can breathe easy now?

This story went global very quickly, not good at all.

The only thing they are good at 'Inventing' is another scam; as soon as a situation arises where they can make money out of other people's misfortune they will go for it every time, they just can't resist it !

So where was she getting the facemasks from? Hospital?

Here is one instance where Thailand should copy its Chinese masters in arranging for immediate and severe punishment. Trial in the morning; carry out the sentence in the afternoon.

People who do that, should be tried for attempted murder!

Pretty good deal. I just ordered 30.

Masks have little effect, can become a virus bomb instead of providing protection. Who is the dumbest: the buyer or seller?

Here I quote Forrest Gump. "Stupid is as stupid does."

28 minutes ago, saengd said:

This story went global very quickly, not good at all.

This story went VIRAL very quickly, not good at all.

3 minutes ago, 404error said:

Masks have little effect, can become a virus bomb instead of providing protection. Who is the dumbest: the buyer or seller?

Here I quote Forrest Gump. "Stupid is as stupid does."

"Mama always said "dying is a part of life". This crazy bit ch was trying to help.

5 minutes ago, spiekerjozef said:

Pretty good deal. I just ordered 30.

Smart buy.  Even better deals on her re-purposed condoms, TP and feminine hygiene products.  A satang saved is a satang earned ????

44 minutes ago, trainman34014 said:

The only thing they are good at 'Inventing' is another scam; as soon as a situation arises where they can make money out of other people's misfortune they will go for it every time, they just can't resist it !

Moths to a flame.

3 years in the clink eh , that's not to be sneezed at.

Another Thai get rich scheme didnt last a week.

What a disgusting act