Bangkok Woman Arrested for Selling E-Cigarettes Online – Over 1,000 Items Seized

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A woman was arrested at her home in Din Daeng district, after police discovered over 1,000 e-cigarettes and related items stored and sold illegally via online platforms. She now faces customs charges.

The arrest came following an investigation by the Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB), led by Lt. Gen. Siam Boonsom and Pol. Maj. Gen. Pallop Aemla, along with narcotics and cybercrime officers. Armed with a search warrant from the Criminal Court (warrant no. ค.591/2568), officers from the Special Operations Division raided the suspect’s residence at approximately 07:30 on 23 July.

The raid uncovered a large stash of e-cigarettes and vape liquids from various brands, all believed to have been smuggled into Thailand without passing through customs procedures.

The suspect, identified as Ms. Nantana confessed to selling the products online for nearly a year. She stated that she limited her customer base to 10 individuals per day and earned approximately 4,000 baht daily. She personally delivered the products, charging delivery fees based on distance. She admitted that the profits were used for personal expenses.

Ms. Nantana was charged under Section 246 of the Customs Act B.E. 2560 (2017), which covers the possession and distribution of goods that have not cleared customs and are considered prohibited or restricted.

Following the arrest, Ms. Nantana and the seized items were transferred to Din Daeng Police Station for legal proceedings.

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-07-25