Thai police seize counterfeit items
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Police in Bangkok have arrested two drivers who delivered nearly 7000 counterfeit items to Lumpini Park.
Police chief Sanit Mahathavorn says the two drivers were taken into custody after a routine search of the parked bus.
Hat Thongbu from Chainat and Niran Damthunghong, from Aranyaprathet, both 47, had hidden the goods in a bus they had driven from the Rong Kleua market in Aranyaprathet, near the border with Cambodia.
The alleged fake designer goods included bags, watches, clothes, shoes and glasses carrying such labels as Adidas, Casio, Chanel, Chaps and Ekko.
Mahathavorn says the drivers told officers they had been paid 10,000 baht (US$285) for the delivery and had done this kind of thing many times before over many years.
Police say the goods were worth around 5 million baht and were set to be delivered to market traders in the capital.
Some foreigners seemed bemused by the arrests, with one member of Thai Visa Forum saying: “Can’t let Cambodian-made pirated goods compete with Thai-made pirated goods. Excellent police work!”
Questions & Answers
Q.What type of items were seized by the police in Bangkok?
What type of items were seized by the police in Bangkok?
Police seized nearly 7,000 counterfeit items, including fake designer bags, watches, clothes, shoes, and glasses. These items carried labels such as Adidas, Casio, Chanel, Chaps, and Ekko.
Q.Where did the arrested drivers transport the counterfeit goods from?
Where did the arrested drivers transport the counterfeit goods from?
The drivers transported the hidden goods in a bus from the Rong Kleua market in Aranyaprathet. This market is located near the border with Cambodia.
Q.How much were the drivers allegedly paid for this specific delivery?
How much were the drivers allegedly paid for this specific delivery?
The drivers told officers they had been paid 10,000 baht for the delivery of the counterfeit items. This amount is equivalent to US$285.
Q.What was the estimated value of the seized counterfeit items?
What was the estimated value of the seized counterfeit items?
Police estimate the seized goods were worth approximately 5 million baht. They were intended for delivery to market traders within the capital city.
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