Copyright Infringement

It seems that the arrival of Central Festival on Beach Road is having an effect on the availability of 'copies' in fun city. Given that the store sells genuine goods at regular prices and is a major force in retailing in Thailand, it would appear that corporate muscle is now being flexed. Numerous stories are doing the rounds that watch sellers have been stopped on the streets and tailors with copy shirts e.g. football, rugby etc. have been visited / raided by authorities in an effort to put an end to this trade. The assumption is that it is only a matter of time until other items (available in Central) will be targeted.