Prachuap Khiri Khan Customs Seizes Over 2 Million Baht in Smuggled Goods
Customs officials in Prachuap Khiri Khan intercepted a transport truck, seizing smuggled cigarettes, alcohol, and snacks valued at over 2 million baht.
On October 16, 2026, customs officials in Prachuap Khiri Khan province conducted a targeted operation at the Huai Yang checkpoint on Phet Kasem Road, Thap Sakae district. According to Thitiphong Khamphui, the head of the Prachuap Khiri Khan Customs House, the operation was part of a broader effort to prevent and suppress the smuggling of goods that have not cleared formal customs procedures.
During the inspection of a transport trailer, authorities discovered nine categories of illicit goods. The seizure included 9,650 packs of foreign cigarettes, valued at approximately 2,180,900 baht including taxes, and 63 electronic cigarettes valued at roughly 25,200 baht. Other items, such as dates, were also confiscated.
For residents and travelers, this incident highlights the ongoing enforcement of customs regulations on major transit routes like Phet Kasem Road. While this seizure specifically targeted commercial smuggling, it serves as a reminder that the transport of undeclared goods remains subject to strict legal scrutiny. At this time, authorities have not released further details regarding the individuals involved or the specific origin of the shipment. The investigation into the smuggling network is ongoing, and further updates regarding potential legal proceedings against the parties responsible are expected to follow.
