Pictures courtesy of Thaitabloid 

 

Bangkok Metropolitan Police investigators have raided a converted house used as an illegal e-cigarette warehouse in Bang Phli district, arresting an online sales agent and seizing contraband worth more than 4 million baht. The operation disrupted a large-scale online distribution network supplying electronic cigarettes and refill liquids, which are prohibited under Thai law.

 

The suspect, identified as 36-year-old Sitthaya Jenwajeeporn, was arrested on 23 December 2025. Police seized thousands of items, including disposable e-cigarettes, refill pods and vaping devices, along with packing and delivery equipment used for online sales.

 

The investigation began after Metropolitan Police detectives received intelligence about the illegal sale of e-cigarettes through social media platforms and a dedicated website. Officers conducted a controlled purchase to confirm the activity, then expanded surveillance to trace the storage and distribution point.

 

Police established that the products were being stored at a private residence in Bang Phli, Samut Prakan province, which had been modified into a warehouse for stockpiling and dispatch. Investigators gathered evidence and obtained a search warrant from the Central Tax Court, warrant number 18/2568, issued on 22 December 2025.

 

The search was carried out on 23 December 2025 at approximately 8.45am, when officers found the suspect moving parcel boxes out of the property. Inside, police discovered 5,000 e-cigarette refill pods, 3,920 disposable e-cigarettes, 1,000 vaping devices and various office supplies used for packaging and shipping, with a total estimated value exceeding 4 million baht.

 

Sitthaya was charged with selling or providing e-cigarettes and refill liquids in violation of the Consumer Protection Act (No. 4) B.E. 2562, as well as offences under the Customs Act B.E. 2560. The customs charges relate to concealing, selling or possessing goods imported into the Kingdom without proper customs clearance.

 

According to police, the suspect was informed of his rights and the charges at the time of arrest and confessed to all allegations during the initial interrogation. Authorities said the case reflects ongoing efforts by Metropolitan Police to crack down on the illegal importation and online sale of prohibited goods.

 

Thaitabloid reported that the suspect and all seized items were handed over to investigators at Bang Kaeo Police Station for further legal proceedings. Police said the investigation may be expanded to identify suppliers and other individuals linked to the online sales network.

 

 

Key Takeaways

 

• Bangkok police dismantled an illegal e-cigarette warehouse linked to online sales on 24 December 2025.

• A 36-year-old suspect confessed after police seized vaping products worth over 4 million baht.

• The case involves violations of consumer protection and customs laws in Thailand.

 

Related Stories

 

Customs-and-DSI-seize-46000-illegal-vapes-hidden-in-containers

 

Police-bust-secret-‘zombie-vape’-lab-linked-to-chinese

 

 

 Adapted by Asean Now from Thaitabloid 2025-12-26

 

 

 

Who cares?!? How about just banning TOBACCO? That strategy worked really well for alcohol & drugs!