Report Thai Police Bust Major Livestreaming Operations Selling Unlicensed Products

[snoop1130]

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Authorities in Bangkok have dismantled a livestreaming operation run by Chinese and Thai nationals, which sold unlicensed Thai products to Chinese consumers, reportedly generating an impressive 30 million baht daily. The arrest took place in a shop located on the second floor of a mall on Ratchadaphisek Road, after complaints surfaced regarding the sale of substandard goods online.

 

The suspects, whose names have not been disclosed, included Chinese nationals on tourist visas and Thai collaborators, according to the Immigration Bureau. They were caught operating out of a transparent shop filled with advertising posters promoting Thai products such as herbal shampoos and soaps. A sign indicated the area was for "VIP customers only."

 

Behind the shop was a makeshift studio specifically set up for livestreaming. This setup was discovered after authorities received complaints about illegal online sales activities involving non-compliant Thai products, explained Pol Lt Col Suriya Puangsombat, deputy superintendent for investigations at Immigration Bureau office 1.

 

The group cleverly used a Chinese IP address for their broadcasts, ensuring that their livestreams were accessible only to consumers within China. Chinese social media influencers were employed to promote these products, boosting their legitimacy and appeal.

 

The operation gained significant traction in China, with daily revenue estimated at 30 million baht, according to police. However, checks conducted by the Ministry of Public Health revealed discrepancies, noting that some products lacked registration numbers while others bore incorrect numbers.

 

The case has been transferred to Huai Khwang police station for further legal action, as authorities continue to crack down on illicit trade practices and ensure compliance with product standards and consumer safety regulations. This bust underscores the ongoing efforts to combat the sale of unlicensed goods, particularly in the digital space, where such activities can rapidly gain momentum.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-06-12

 

 

[wombat]

30 million baht a day in sales ain't no two bob operation.

[hotchilli]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Authorities in Bangkok have dismantled a livestreaming operation run by Chinese and Thai nationals, which sold unlicensed Thai products to Chinese consumers, reportedly generating an impressive 30 million baht daily

The price must've been right

[newbee2022]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Authorities in Bangkok have dismantled a livestreaming operation run by Chinese and Thai nationals, which sold unlicensed Thai products to Chinese consumers, reportedly generating an impressive 30 million baht daily. The arrest took place in a shop located on the second floor of a mall on Ratchadaphisek Road, after complaints surfaced regarding the sale of substandard goods online.

 

The suspects, whose names have not been disclosed, included Chinese nationals on tourist visas and Thai collaborators, according to the Immigration Bureau. They were caught operating out of a transparent shop filled with advertising posters promoting Thai products such as herbal shampoos and soaps. A sign indicated the area was for "VIP customers only."

 

Behind the shop was a makeshift studio specifically set up for livestreaming. This setup was discovered after authorities received complaints about illegal online sales activities involving non-compliant Thai products, explained Pol Lt Col Suriya Puangsombat, deputy superintendent for investigations at Immigration Bureau office 1.

 

The group cleverly used a Chinese IP address for their broadcasts, ensuring that their livestreams were accessible only to consumers within China. Chinese social media influencers were employed to promote these products, boosting their legitimacy and appeal.

 

The operation gained significant traction in China, with daily revenue estimated at 30 million baht, according to police. However, checks conducted by the Ministry of Public Health revealed discrepancies, noting that some products lacked registration numbers while others bore incorrect numbers.

 

The case has been transferred to Huai Khwang police station for further legal action, as authorities continue to crack down on illicit trade practices and ensure compliance with product standards and consumer safety regulations. This bust underscores the ongoing efforts to combat the sale of unlicensed goods, particularly in the digital space, where such activities can rapidly gain momentum.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-06-12

 

 

How many days they were running the business? 900 mill per months?

Obviously some neighbours envied them 

[jcmj]

Chinese on a tourist visa. Enough said. 

[Jim Blue]

Unbelievable that someone would buy this tat ! Saves the tigers though.