DSI seizes 10 million baht in uncertified goods in southern Thailand

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The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) conducted a raid today in the warehouse of a renowned online merchant in Yala province, seizing over 10 million baht worth of uncertified goods.

 

The operation was led by Chayaphon Saitawee, the director of the Special Case Operations Center in the Southern Border Provinces.

 

The DSI, alongside the administrative officials of Mueang Yala District and other related agencies, executed a search warrant at a warehouse in the Sathing Nok area of Mueang, Yala. The business, identified as MakeeShop 2017 Company Limited, was targeted following complaints about the sale of substandard goods and tax evasion through online sales channels, including a Facebook page named MakeeShop and a TikTok account named Makeeshopofficia.

 

Upon searching the luxury residence associated with the business, authorities found a swimming pool, an under-construction extension, and four luxury cars in the garage. The warehouse behind the property contained a variety of goods without the required Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) certification, including steam irons, rice cookers, electric pans, fans, power banks, and bicycles, all of which were seized for inspection.

 

Chayaphon stated that the products ranged from consumer goods to electrical appliances and cosmetics. Some items were mandated to have TISI certification but did not, or they had certification that needed to be verified for authenticity. The provincial industry office is tasked with reviewing such standards, while the public health authorities are responsible for checking cosmetics for Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval.

 

By Nattapong Westwood

Caption: Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2024-02-16

 

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[KannikaP]

9 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

including steam irons, rice cookers, electric pans, fans, power banks, and bicycles, all of which were seized for inspection.

Thank goodness I did not buy any of those items on L'a or Sh'e!