Thai Customs Region 2 seizes 22,800 YOOZ-branded vape pod heads

Key Takeaways

• Location: a private logistics company in Mukdahan province, Thailand

• Seizure: 22,800 YOOZ brand vape pod heads (หัวพอต), total weight 389.50 kg

• Value: more than THB 4.5 million (about USD 143,581.90)

• Next steps: trace relevant individuals for questioning and expand the investigation

• Legal basis cited: Customs Act B.E. 2560 (2017) and related laws

• Photo detail: YOOZ-branded packaging is visible; backdrop identifies Thailand Customs Region 2

2Firsts, January 16, 2026 – According to Khaosod, Thailand’s Customs Region 2 conducted a search at a private logistics company in Mukdahan province and seized 22,800 vape pod heads (หัวพอต) and related e-cigarette items. The report says the goods had no evidence of having undergone customs clearance, with a total weight of 389.50 kg and a value of more than THB 4.5 million (about USD 143,581.90).

Khaosod reports that the operation was carried out under the government’s policy to prevent and suppress illegal goods being smuggled into the country. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas directed the Customs Department to tighten enforcement in line with the government’s “Quick Big Win” policy, and Customs Director-General Phanthong Loikulnan instructed all units to act strictly.

According to the report, Deputy Customs Director-General Sunthariya Thawichaprasit and Customs Region 2 Office Director Lalita Attapimon directed coordinated action involving Region 2 customs control and enforcement units, Mukdahan customs checkpoint officers and regional investigative teams in Thailand’s Northeast. The report says authorities are tracing individuals linked to the shipment for questioning, pursuing legal action and continuing to expand the investigation.

The report states the seized vape pod heads lacked evidence of proper customs procedures and were taken as exhibits. The case is being handled under the Customs Act B.E. 2560 (2017) and other relevant laws concerning importing goods into the kingdom without proper customs formalities.

Khaosod’s accompanying photo shows packaging marked “YOOZ,” and the backdrop sign reads “สำนักงานศุลกากรภาคที่ ๒,” identifying Thailand Customs Region 2.

Photo source: Khaosod