Bangkok: The government showcases results from a five-month crackdown on online counterfeit goods, dismantling a network and seizing over 220,000 items. The government is moving forward with integrating technology and collaborating with digital platforms to enhance consumer and intellectual property protection in the online economy.

According to Thai News Agency, during the first five months of 2026 (January-May), 1,322 items deemed to infringe on trademarks and copyrights were suspended and removed from online platforms. Further investigations led to raids on related storage facilities and warehouses, resulting in 116 arrests and the seizure of a total of 224,042 items, with estimated damages exceeding 81.7 million baht. This reflects the tangible results of integrated cooperation and the use of technology in combating intellectual property infringement.

The Department of Intellectual Property, in collaboration with Meta Thailand, is also providing training on the use of Brand Rights Protection tools to rights holders and the private sector. This aims to enhance their capacity to monitor, detect, and report infringing products on online platforms more quickly and efficiently.

The government is committed to building a robust intellectual property ecosystem, coupled with promoting the digital economy and consumer protection. This involves integrating cooperation across all sectors to disrupt the distribution of infringing goods at the source, while simultaneously upgrading the intellectual property protection system. This aims to support the digital economy, build long-term confidence, and elevate intellectual property protection standards to be on par with international levels, Ms. Rachada stated.