Unauthorized Radio Communication Equipment Dealer Arrested in Pattaya

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On September 15, 2023, news broke regarding the apprehension of an illicit radio communication equipment dealer in the Pattaya area of Chonburi Province, Thailand, with goods valued at over 500,000 Baht.

 

The investigation, led by the "Phrapai Unit" of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), revealed that on September 11, authorities conducted a raid on a clandestine shop selling unauthorized radio communication equipment and GPS trackersm reported Siam Rath.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

They confiscated more than 213 devices during the operation.

 

The raid targeted shops in the Bang Lamung district and on Sukhumvit Road in the Sriracha district of Chonburi Province. Mr. A and Mr. B (pseudonyms), identified as the shop owners and operators, were also arrested during the operation.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Mr. A and Mr. B confessed to selling radio communication equipment without the necessary permits. They face charges related to the unauthorized distribution of such devices.

 

The NBTC has been actively enforcing laws related to telecommunications and radio equipment, urging both vendors and users to understand the licensing requirements.

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

The public is encouraged to seek accurate information through the NBTC Call Center at 1200 (toll-free) to avoid unintentional legal violations, demonstrating a commitment to preventing such offenses.

 

Top Picture: Siam Rath

 

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[mikebell]

Meanwhile on the roads, the daily massacre continued apace due to there being no cops on duty as they were all having their photo taken.

[simon43]

From the photos it would appear that the equipment is red (CB) and black (radio ham/police) walkie-talkies, both of which are legal to sell in Thailand if the dealer has the required permissions from the NBTC.

[brianthainess]

Now find and clamp down on illegal guns ASP

[petermik]

1 hour ago, brianthainess said:

Now find and clamp down on illegal guns ASP

Nah that involves hard work............

[Tarteso]

Russians love this toys.. just saying.

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, Tarteso said:

Russians love this toys.. just saying.

That's a 10-4 

[Tarteso]

42 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

That's a 10-4 

10-4, over ????

[Steven Pattaya]

Meanwhile people caught on video driving over pedestrians on quiet sois and never even ticketed much less arrested...

[radiochaser]

Thailand's radio frequency allocation chart.  

http://spectrum.nbtc.go.th/thailand_nfat/visualization/

 

Penuel Technologies webpage shows what the Kenwood TK-2107 operational characteristics are.  Seems the radio's can operate in different authorized spectrums, not just one.   Programable for 16 operational channels.  
 

http://penueltech.com/kenwood-tk-2107-3107-vhf-uhf-walkie-talkie-compact-fm-portable-radios/

   

[SportRider]

20 hours ago, Tarteso said:

10-4, over ????

"That's a big 10-4, little fat buddy!" ????

[Harsh Jones]

On 9/15/2023 at 7:10 PM, simon43 said:

From the photos it would appear that the equipment is red (CB) and black (radio ham/police) walkie-talkies, both of which are legal to sell in Thailand if the dealer has the required permissions from the NBTC.

i thought it was you