Thailand Authorities Seize 671 Packages of Illegal E-Cigarettes

Mar.13.2025
Thailand Authorities Seize 671 Packages of Illegal E-Cigarettes
Thai authorities seized 671 packages of e-cigarettes sold in violation of the country’s ban on production and sales.

Key points:

 

1. Thai law enforcement authorities have seized and detained 671 packages containing e-cigarettes.

 

2. A large e-cigarette retailer is preparing to ship e-cigarettes and their accessories through a transportation company, which violates relevant regulations in Thailand.

 

3. Under the Order No. 24/2567, the production and sale of e-cigarettes and other related products are prohibited.

 


 

According to Dailynews, Songseri Jumpon (ทรงศิริ จุมพล), the secretary general of the Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) in Thailand, led a special operation on the 11th. 

 

The investigation found that a major e-cigarette retailer was preparing to ship e-cigarettes and their accessories to buyers through a certain transportation company.

 

Thailand Authorities Seize 671 Packages of Illegal E-Cigarettes
The Office of the Consumer Protection Committee in Thailand discovered 671 suspicious packages containing disposable e-cigarettes and their replacement e-liquids | Image source: Dailynews

 

The Director of the Contract Protection Bureau, Lersak Rakta (เลิศศักดิ์ รักธรรม), led officials to conduct an inspection at the distribution center of a transportation company. 

 

During the inspection, 671 suspicious packages containing disposable e-cigarettes and their replacement e-liquid were discovered. These packages have been seized for further investigation

 

Thailand Authorities Seize 671 Packages of Illegal E-Cigarettes
The Office of the Consumer Protection Committee in Thailand discovered 671 suspicious packages containing disposable e-cigarettes and their replacement e-liquids | Image source: Dailynews

 

According to the regulations, the sale of e-cigarettes and their accessories is considered to be in violation of Order 24/2567 of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, which prohibits the production and sale of e-cigarettes and related products.

 

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