The Consumer Protection Office conducted a raid on a shop in the Thanyaburi area amid controversy over expired sauces being sold. It ordered a 7-day suspension of the business and instructed the operator to obtain the proper license. Authorities plan to seek a court warrant for further searches.
On 26 Aug 2026 GMT+7, following social media criticism of a shop in Thanyaburi district, Pathum Thani province, over images showing substandard sauces and seasonings labeled "Expired, only for those who accept it," raising concerns about selling such products to the public, Ms. Supamas Isarapakdi, Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office and overseer of the Consumer Protection Office, assigned Mr. Pradermchai Boonchuaylue, advisor to the minister, to lead a team of Consumer Protection officials to the site to verify the facts regarding the posted products.
Mr. Pradermchai revealed that on 24 Aug, related agencies had already inspected the area but did not find the batch of sauces and seasonings shown on social media. However, some expired products were found still for sale inside the shop. Pathum Thani public health officials seized these items for inspection and legal action.
Additionally, the shop lacked a food storage business license. As a result, Thanyaburi municipality ordered the shop’s operations suspended for seven days and instructed the owner to apply for the correct license. If the license is not obtained by the deadline, the business will not be allowed to reopen.
Going forward, the Consumer Protection Office will coordinate with legal authorities to consider requesting a court warrant to conduct further searches inside the shop, since the operator was absent during today’s inspection. Officials emphasized that selling products not meeting legal standards may constitute a legal offense. Consumers harmed by these products can immediately file complaints with the Consumer Protection Office to protect their rights.
