The DSI raided 11 shops and warehouses in a famous shopping mall in central Bangkok, discovering over 20,000 items of counterfeit goods from various brands, with an estimated value of approximately 20 million baht

The DSI raided 11 shops and warehouses in a famous shopping mall in central Bangkok, discovering over 20,000 items of counterfeit goods from various brands, with an estimated value of approximately 20 million baht

On Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at approximately 1:15 PM, Police Lieutenant Colonel Phayao Thongsen, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Special Investigation, ordered Police Captain Polson Terdsanguan, Director of the Intellectual Property Crime Bureau, along with officers from Intellectual Property Crime Bureau and the Special Operations Bureau, to execute 11 search warrants issued by the Intellectual Property Court at targeted locations within the MBK Center shopping mall in Bangkok, following intelligence gathered from an investigation that some shops in the mall might be involved in the illegal sale and storage of counterfeit goods such as bags, glasses, perfumes, watches, hats, and other items infringing on the trademarks of many leading companies. Representatives of the affected companies were present to observe and verify the counterfeit goods.

This case is investigated as Special Case No. 91/2567 by the Intellectual Property Crime Bureau. The search of 11 shops and warehouses resulted in the discovery of counterfeit goods, including bags, glasses, watches, hats, and other items, infringing on the trademarks of various leading companies such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci, Dior, and others. The initial estimate suggests over 20,000 items were seized, with an estimated value of approximately 20 million baht. These actions violate the Trademark Act, B.E. 2534 (1991). The DSI officers confiscated the goods for further examination and as evidence in the special investigation under the Special Case Investigation Act, B.E. 2547 (2004) and its amendments.          

This operation aligns with the policy of Police Major Yuthana Praedam, Acting Director-General of the Department of Special Investigation, to have the Intellectual Property Crime Bureau actively prevent and suppress intellectual property violations. This aims to promote the economic system and improve Thailand's ranking in intellectual property rights enforcement. Intellectual property violations not only infringe on the rights of intellectual property owners but also damage the country's economic system. If you witness any intellectual property violations, please report them to the Department of Special Investigation at 1202 (toll-free nationwide).