Police Bust Counterfeit Auto Parts Operation in Samut Sakhon and Bangkok

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Police have dismantled a large-scale illegal operation manufacturing and distributing counterfeit car parts bearing the trademark of the global automotive brand Ford. The raids, conducted by the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), uncovered nearly 1,000 fake automotive components, with estimated damages exceeding 2.7 million baht.

Three separate locations were raided simultaneously following complaints lodged by Ford’s authorised intellectual property representative. The raids were carried out under court-issued search warrants from the Central Intellectual Property and International Trade Court.

The main target was a factory in Moo 3, Suan Luang Subdistrict, Krathum Baen District, Samut Sakhon. Officers arrested Mr Pichit 46 and levelled charges against his company (name withheld). Authorities seized 339 counterfeit items, including plastic moulding machines, grille moulds, decorative lighting units, stone guards, bonnet covers and various front grille assemblies, all marked with fake Ford trademarks.

A nearby facility in the same district was also searched. There, police confiscated 57 additional counterfeit car parts, including grilles and bonnet emblems featuring a horse design, commonly associated with the Ford Mustang line.

In a separate raid in the Sam Wa Tawan Tok area of Khlong Sam Wa District, Bangkok, police arrested Mr Amnarak 37. They seized 547 fake auto components, including oil filters, spark plugs and ignition coils, all bearing unauthorised Ford trademarks.

The raids followed a detailed investigation sparked by online listings for fake Ford parts. Investigators traced the supply chain to the three locations now identified as manufacturing, storage, and distribution hubs. Officials executed the searches simultaneously to prevent evidence tampering or escape.

A total of 943 counterfeit car parts were seized across the three sites. These included front grilles, lighting accessories, oil filters, spark plugs and ignition coils, all fraudulently marked with Ford logos. According to police, the combined value of the seized goods is over 2.7 million baht.

Both suspects were charged with trademark infringement under Thai intellectual property law. The seized items and arrested individuals were handed over to the ECD’s Investigation Division 1 for prosecution.

This case highlights Thailand’s continued efforts to clamp down on intellectual property violations and protect both consumers and global brand owners from the risks posed by counterfeit goods.

  Adapted by Asean Now from SiamNews 2025-07-24