Thai Customs Seizes Illegal Goods Worth 79.22 Million Baht Between October 8-23, 2026

Key summary

Mr. Phanthong Loykulnont, Director-General of the Thai Customs Department, reported that between October 8 and 23, 2569 (2026), nationwide operations intercepted illegal imports including tax-evaded goods, counterfeit items, tobacco, drugs, agricultural products, and energy commodities. The total value of seized contraband and economic loss was 79.22 million baht. Operations were categorized into four groups: intellectual property infringements (57.4 million baht), illicit tobacco and narcotics (12.7 million baht), electronics and energy (7.5 million baht), and agricultural/food items (1.6 million baht). All seized goods are being processed under the Customs Act B.E. 2560 and related laws.