Chonburi, August 10 – The Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) raided a warehouse of over 12,000 "Thaistone" tires and truck tires, worth more than 90 million baht, deceiving officials by bringing down-grade tires to remove the seal. Original brand and brand new pump
Mr. Banchong Sukritha, secretary-general of the Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) revealed that the TISI has been notified of the smuggling of substandard tires. therefore sent an officer to inspect by coordinating with the Chonburi Provincial Industrial Office Visit a tire warehouse Located at No. 2/24, Village No. 4, Bueng Sub-district, Si Racha District, Chonburi Province. which opened as a service center for changing tires and selling tires Tires of various sizes were found without the TIS mark. Used to modify and delete the original brand to seal the brand "Thaistone". In addition, evidence of equipment and tools for use to change and delete the seal was found. And stamping various stamps such as grinding machines Plates for stamping brands, models, models, production date plates, E-mark symbols and many Dot-mark symbols
while inspecting it It was during the transportation of tires to containers to prepare for sale. The TISI therefore seized 12,971 tires that did not meet the aforementioned standards, totaling 90,797,000 baht.
From the expansion of the examination results, it was found that This warehouse is owned by Thai Stone Rubber Co., Ltd., a licensee to import pneumatic tires for commercial vehicles and their trailers. TIS 2719-2560 and pneumatic tires for motorcycles and mopeds. TIS 2720-2560 Including air-inflated tires: noise requirements from tires in contact with the road surface. road grip on wet surfaces and rolling resistance TIS. 2721-2560 from the TISI, but secretly producing without permission Therefore, there is an offense under the Industrial Product Standards Act. Since automobile tires are products controlled by the TISI, making/importing such products must ask permission from the TISI before making/importing. Because it is a product related to the safety of life and property of the people. If the standards are not met, it may cause danger to life and property. After this, the TISI will prosecute this entrepreneur. on criminal charges of defrauding the public and offenses under the Act. industrial product standards for making unauthorized products Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding 2 million baht or both. and the offense of selling substandard products Imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding 500,000, or both.
“Such actions are considered to deceive people. There is a process in which the TISI will expand the results to convict all involved parties to the maximum. Warned the public to be careful. Emphasize, if you find the brand “Thaistone” available in the market, don't buy it. or if buying used tires should stop using because it is a tire that has not been certified Or get permission to produce from the TISI. The use of the car may not be safe, ”said the TISI's secretary-general.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency