On Wednesday, September 17, Huai Khwang police conducted the third phase of an operation to clean up Bangkok's district in collaboration with multiple government agencies. The raid targeted four premises across different locations, resulting in the seizure of over 1,000 illegal goods and uncovering several regulatory violations including unlabelled products, expired licenses, and hidden advertisements for online gambling sites.
Among the findings were a Chinese supermarket operating despite deregistration more than a year prior, which sold FDA-unapproved items from China; a salon offering services beyond its licensed scope while selling unlabeled face creams; and a liquor shop with an expiration date of April that continued trading. Additionally, workers at these locations included individuals without valid work permits or clear employment records, raising concerns about labor law enforcement in the area.
Acting Huai Khwang superintendent Pol. Col. Kamphon Rattanaprathip stated that the operation aimed to distinguish legitimate businesses from what he described as "grey capital" operating within the district. Police are currently investigating potential irregularities regarding a Thai national's identity card and questioning workers about their wages and employment status, while authorities have requested further inquiry into how certain individuals obtained their nationality or residency rights.
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