Key Points
- Bangkok police raided an illegal e-cigarette warehouse in Bang Phli, arresting a suspect accused of selling vapes online.
- Improperly imported e-cigarettes and refills were seized, with a total value exceeding 4 million baht (about $112,000).
- Acting on a tip-off linked to an e-commerce platform, police conducted an undercover “controlled purchase” and moved in on December 23.
- Large quantities of evidence were confiscated, including pods, disposable e-cigarettes and shipping supplies, involving alleged violations of the Consumer Protection Act and customs laws.
2Firsts, December 25, 2025 — According to Thai Tabloid (ไทยแทบลอยด์),the Metropolitan Police Bureau of Bangkok carried out a raid in Bang Phli district, Samut Prakan province, dismantling an illegal e-cigarette warehouse and arresting a man suspected of selling e-cigarettes through online channels. A large quantity of e-cigarette devices and refills lacking proper import documentation was seized at the scene, with a total estimated value of more than 4 million baht (around $112,000).
Reports said police received an anonymous tip alleging that an e-commerce platform was being used to sell illegal e-cigarettes and other prohibited goods. Officers subsequently launched an undercover investigation using a controlled purchase strategy and moved in on December 23, taking control of the warehouse and its operator.
Items seized included around 5,000 e-cigarette pods, approximately 3,920 ready-to-use disposable e-cigarettes, and about 1,000 pieces of logistics and shipping equipment. All products were imported without going through proper Thai customs procedures, and are suspected of violating the Consumer Protection Act as well as relevant customs regulations. The suspect reportedly confessed to the charges following his arrest.
Thailand currently enforces strict controls on e-cigarettes and related products, banning their import, sale and use without official approval. In recent years, authorities have stepped up enforcement across online sales channels and storage facilities, continuing to crack down on similar illegal activities.
According to the report, official data show that in the first months of 2025 alone, law enforcement agencies nationwide seized millions of illegal e-cigarette products, making such operations a key part of government efforts to protect public health and minors.
Cover photo source: Thai Tabloid
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