A customs official examines seized counterfeit goods on display during a media briefing at the Region 4 Customs Office in Hat Yai district, Songkhla, on Tuesday. (Photo by Assawin Pakkawan)HAT YAI - More than 1,400 counterfeit items worth an estimated 9.1 million baht have been seized by customs officials from vendors at two popular downtown markets and nearby warehouses. Clothing, sunglasses, watches, shoes, handbags and purses copied from the brand name products and falsely labelled were confiscated at Kim Yong and Santisuk markets and warehouses in Hat Yai district on July 26. All were movedto the customs depot at Hat Yai airport pending destruction. Mr Kritsada warned sellers of fake goods that the campaign against counterfeit products will continue throughout this month, to give the city a positive image for tourists.

Source: Bangkok Post August 01, 2017 08:26 UTC