DSI busts online piracy ring

Published: 17 Oct 2012 at 16.16
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The Department of Special Investigation has arrested the operator of online stores selling knock-off brand products and seized illegal goods worth more than three million baht.

DSI director general Tarit Pengdit held a press briefing on Wednesday, announcing the arrest of Akkarom Setwitchakul who operated online stores selling counterfeit luxury goods.

The DSI also raided a house in Bangkok's Tungkru district and seized more than 500 fake Patek Philippe, Omega, Tag Heuer and Rolex wristwatches worth more 2.5 million baht.

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heartie
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Discussion 5 : 17 Oct 2012 at 20.375
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I didn't know it was illegal to sell knock-off brand products in Thailand. They're everywhere!
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Discussion 4 : 17 Oct 2012 at 19.344
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A drop in the ocean would be the understatement of the year! Try raiding every Central if you want to go after the fake games & DVDs. Actually please don't! The world knows that Asia is the hub of fakes and headlines like this merely point out the hypocrisy of it all. This is just another tail of the right people not being paid off.
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Discussion 3 : 17 Oct 2012 at 19.043
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You don't need to go to MBK. Just go to any shopping center if you want fake goods. The country is full to the top with fakes and they are not trying to hide them. Most shops will tell you straight away they are fake if you ask them the question. It is a part of Thainess.... LOL
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Discussion 2 : 17 Oct 2012 at 18.362
It's a joke !!! Tarit go to MBK ground floor !!
have a look what you find ????
from iPhone application.
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Discussion 1 : 17 Oct 2012 at 17.121
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'Mr Tarit said these sites had been operating since 2008...' And it's taken until 2012 to close them down. Why?
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