Museum of Counterfeit Goods

Thailand is not only known throughout the world for its natural attractions and delicious food; it also has a reputation for being a hub for faked goods. One of Thailand’s very first law firms, Tilleke & Gibbins, which specializes in intellectual property, has been working with a large number of brands to help eradicate the production of imitations that are sold in Thailand. Enormous piles of fake merchandise, confiscated in the course of the lawsuits, has resulted in the Museum of Counterfeit Goods, which hosts a collection of more than 4,000 items categorized into 14 partitions, from clothing and eyewear, to food and drugs, to electrical supplies and automotive parts. A one-day advanced reservation is required for a visit, where one of Tilleke & Gibbins’ lawyers walk you through the collection, explain the 101 of IP infringement, and imparts basic knowledge of how to spot faked goods. Genuine products are displayed alongside fake items for visitors to notice the differences. You walk out of the museum more cognizant of the massive infiltration of fake products in Thai society. (Even your shampoo could be fake.)