The raid in Soi Kebsup on Theweewong Rd came after brand rights holders claimed that the shops sold many counterfeit goods that infringed on their copyrights and also had more items stores in warehouses.
Officials led by Capt Boworn Phromgaewngam Deputy Director of the Phuket branch of the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) together with Chief of Phuket Trading Office Mr Decha Petchwong and officers from the Royal Thai Navy, the royal Thai Army, Patong Police and officials from Kathu District Office raided two shops in Soi Kebsup on Theweewong Rd in Patong yesterday night (Aug 30).
Officers seized more than 3,000 pairs of counterfeit brand name shoes, many hundred of counterfeit brand name bags and an unspecified amount of counterfeit brand name clothes.
The two shop vendors arrested were identified as Mr Lam of Vietnamese nationality and Myanamar national Mr Dambhadu.
All items seized were taken to Kathu District Office. Mr Lam and Mr Dambhadu were charged with selling counterfeit trademarked goods.