One of the biggest tourist attractions in Bangkok, Thailand is the endless pirated and counterfeit goods on sale in Bangkok markets. Places like Sukhumvit Road and Khaosan Road sell rip-off designer brand goods. Travelers to Thailand bring back souvenirs that include, Louis Vuitton luggage, Gucci bags, Lacoste shirts, Tommy Hilfiger jeans, and other rip-offs of popular famous name brands. At The Tilleke & Gibbins Museum of Counterfeit Goods, you can see the best counterfeit goods in Bangkok as well as the originals.
Thailand Counterfeit Museum Bangkok
The counterfeit goods industry is so big in the East that it was only a matter of time before The Museum of Counterfeit Goods was opened in Bangkok, Thailand. You can visit this quirky museum where confiscated counterfeit goods are displayed next to the original items. See if you can spot the difference. Some are very good replicas others not so much! More than 4,000 goods are on display. Each item has been produced against the law trademark laws. There are 14 categories of goods including alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, food, perfume, household products, and more.
Tilleke & Gibbins
The law offices of Tilleke & Gibbins house the museum. On display is a huge collection amassed through the law firm’s work on counterfeit cases with the police. The museum collection covers garments, leather goods, electrical gadgets, and much more. Visitors can learn how piracy and fake goods harm the economy, consumers and producers of the goods. Rip-off goods are not a victimless crime.
Tilleke & Gibbins Museum of Counterfeit Goods
Where: Tilleke&Gibbins, Supalai Grand Tower, 26th Floor, 1011 Rama 3 Road Chongnonsi
Tel: +66 2653 5555
Open Times: Individuals, groups, and the media can only visit by appointment. The general public is welcome on Mondays at 2 p.m. and Thursdays at 10 a.m.
Website: Thailand Counterfeit Museum ( Tilleke & Gibbins Museum of Counterfeit Goods)
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