Couple Arrested at Condo for Selling Illegal E-Cigarettes Online

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture from arrest.

 

A well-known bar host was arrested on 24 February, at his condominium in the Huai Khwang district of Bangkok after being caught illegally selling e-cigarettes and vaping liquids online. Police seized more than 2,000 items in the operation.

 

The arrest was carried out on the orders of Pol. Maj. Gen. Worawit Yanachinda, Commissioner of the Patrol and Special Operations Division, along with several senior officers. The suspect, identified as Mr. Adithep, 31, was taken into custody alongside Ms. Inthira, 27. Officers confiscated 402 disposable e-cigarettes, 10 vaping devices, and 1,600 vape liquid pods from their residence.

 

Investigations revealed that the suspects had been selling e-cigarettes and vaping products via a LINE group named “Lxx หอมหอม” and using private couriers for deliveries. Further inquiries uncovered that Mr. Adithep worked as a bar host at a well-known entertainment venue, where he also sold vaping products to customers.

 

During questioning, the suspects admitted to selling illegal e-cigarettes for over two years, earning an average of 20,000 baht per month. They were charged with violating Consumer Protection Committee Order No. 24/2567, which prohibits the production, sale, or distribution of e-cigarettes and related products. Additionally, they face charges under Section 246 of the 2017 Customs Act for possessing and distributing contraband goods.

 

The suspects were handed over to the authorities for further legal proceedings.

 

-- 2025-02-25

 

[hotchilli]

23 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

During questioning, the suspects admitted to selling illegal e-cigarettes for over two years,

Yet illegal... 

[khunjeff]

Don't they know that you can't sell these "illegal" vapes online? You have to sell them in public from vending tables on crowded streets, like everyone else does 😝

[black tabby12345]

2 hours ago, khunjeff said:

Don't they know that you can't sell these "illegal" vapes online? You have to sell them in public from vending tables on crowded streets, like everyone else does 😝

 

Illegal.

But openly sold online LOL.

Amazing Thailand.

 

Out of curiosity, I have made a bit of fingertip search.

And noticed wide range of Disguised E Cigarette Lighter are also in market.

They come in all sizes and shapes.

Some are wrist watch, some in the shape of USB...