The Department of Special Investigation, FDA, and Department of Livestock Development raided an illegal cat medicine factory in Pak Nam area. They found counterfeit drugs mixed to increase volume, sold under the name "Emune," claimed to treat feline infectious peritonitis (FIP). Evidence worth over 1 million baht was seized.
On 16 May 2026, Pol. Maj. Gen. Kongkrit Lertsithikul, Commander of the Department of Special Investigation, ordered Pol. Col. Weerapong Klaithong, Commander of Division 4, Department of Special Investigation, and Pol. Lt. Col. Surasee Kongthap, Inspector of Division 4, together with officials from the Department of Livestock Development and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), to execute a search warrant from the Samut Prakan Provincial Court at a factory in Bang Muang Subdistrict, Mueang District, Samut Prakan. The site was under investigation as an illegal production and sale point for animal medicines via online platforms.
Inspection revealed that the company was registered as a wholesaler of animal feed but secretly imported antiviral drugs intended to treat feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) in cats without permission. These were then produced and sold under the name "Emune," claimed to be the antiviral GS-441524 for treating FIP in cats, and were widely sold online.
During the raid, 35-year-old Mr. Songphan, who admitted ownership of the premises, was present. Authorities seized unregistered "Emune" products packed for sale in boxes of 20 ml, 30 ml, and 40 ml sizes totaling 83 items, along with 117 unpackaged products.
Additionally, machinery and production equipment were seized, including tablet press machines, vial sealing machines, pill-counting trays, hot air blowers, chemicals for drug production, and packaging materials such as 550 empty bottles, 740 caps, and 4,690 labels and packaging boxes. The total value of seized items exceeded 1 million baht.
Investigations revealed the operation did not only illegally import animal medicines for sale via the "Emune Thailand" Facebook page and the website "emunefip.com" but also reduced costs by mixing the imported drugs to increase volume. Liquid medicines were diluted with water, and pills were mixed with flour and re-pressed into tablets to multiply products and profits, disregarding the safety of pets.
Officials noted that the production of these medicines bypassed quality and safety checks, possibly containing harmful ingredients to animals. There was no control over the active ingredient dosages, resulting in potentially ineffective treatment. Furthermore, unhygienic production processes posed risks to the health of pets.
Preliminary charges include violations under the Drug Act for "producing, selling, or importing modern medicines without permission," punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of up to 10,000 baht; "producing or selling medicines that require but lack registration," punishable by up to three years imprisonment or a fine up to 5,000 baht, or both; and "advertising medicines without authorization," punishable by a fine up to 100,000 baht. The seized items were handed over to Division 4, Department of Special Investigation for prosecution. Authorities will further investigate and summon the product owner to face charges.