Huai Khwang raids find unlabelled goods and a possible Thai ID irregularity

The ongoing Huai Khwang police operation in Bangkok has resulted in the seizure of over 1,000 illegal goods from four locations. This third phase of the district clean-up initiative involved collaboration between Huai Khwang police, the Department of Business Development, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Office of the Consumer Protection Board.

During the raid on Wednesday, September 17, officials found goods with no Thai labels or FDA approval at a Chinese supermarket near Soi Pracharat Bamphen 7. An online gambling advertisement was also discovered hidden behind the counter. The store had allegedly deregistered more than a year ago, yet remained operational.

A 50-year-old Thai woman working at the store provided confusing information regarding her wages and employer. Her grasp of the Thai language was limited, and she held a Thai identity card. Police have questioned whether the card is legitimately hers, given the suspicion surrounding her situation.

At another supermarket near Soi Pracha Uthit 22, the Thai owner admitted to procuring unapproved goods from China to compete with nearby Chinese-run shops. A Myanmar woman employed at the store lacked a valid work permit.

Police also inspected a three-story salon near Soi Pracharat Bamphen 6/1, where face creams without Thai labeling were found. The salon's staff claimed it only offered nail, hair, and facial massage services. Additionally, a liquor shop operating on an expired license from April was discovered nearby.

Superintendent Kamphon Rattanaprathip stated that the operation aimed to separate legitimate businesses from what he termed "grey capital" operating in the area. Over 1,000 illegal products were seized across the four locations.