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Authorities in Chachoengsao province have shut down an illegal Chinese-owned cosmetics factory operating in Bang Pakong district, following a raid that uncovered unlicensed foreign workers and counterfeit cosmetic products falsely labelled as made in Thailand.

 

The operation was led by Mr. Khajornkiat Rukpanichmanee, the Governor of Chachoengsao, who ordered Mr. Suntorn Phoka, Chief District Officer of Bang Pakong, and Mr. Kachain Thiengmanee, Deputy Chief of Security Affairs, to coordinate with immigration officers, provincial industry officials, local police, and municipal authorities to inspect a warehouse located in Moo 3, Tha Kham subdistrict.

 

The raid came in response to complaints about labour practices and wage violations, including reports of undocumented foreign workers at the facility. On arrival, authorities discovered that the warehouse was in fact a large-scale cosmetics manufacturing plant operating under the guise of being an import and storage site.

 

Over 100 workers from Myanmar and Cambodia were found on site, all of whom held valid work permits. However, 16 Chinese nationals were also discovered working at the facility, only one of whom had legal documentation. The remaining 15 were detained for working without permits.

 

Investigators found that the facility was actively producing a variety of cosmetic products using raw materials, machinery and packaging entirely imported from China. Despite this, the finished goods were falsely labelled with “Made in Thailand” tags and lacked required safety certifications from the Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

 

Only around ten Thai nationals were employed at the factory. The business is reportedly owned by three Chinese individuals who are not currently in Thailand.

 

Authorities noted that while the company had applied for a licence to manufacture shampoo, cosmetics and personal care products, it was in violation of several laws. These include the Building Control Act, Public Health Act and laws governing the employment of foreign nationals. In addition, the company was distributing products without FDA registration, an offence under consumer protection laws.

 

Following the discovery, Tha Kham Municipality ordered the immediate closure of the factory. The owners have been summoned to report to local authorities within 30 days to face further legal proceedings.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khoasod 2025-07-10

 

 

 

 

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