The operation appears to have supplied pirated movies, music and pornographic DVDs to major vendors throughout Bangkok and its surrounding areas. DSI is currently conducting further investigations and have indicated more arrests could follow.

"Coordination and the unity between the government arms will be a key element to combat piracy. DSI is serious to fight piracy and will work closely with the other government arms and right holders to combat piracy, especially against the organized crime syndicates and masterminds," said DSI director general Tavee Sodsong.

"Congratulations to the Thai authorities on the execution of such a delicate and covert yet major operation. Hopefully we are closer to understanding all the links that piracy has to organised crime in Thailand. As all of us in the Thai industry tackle the growing threat of illegal camcording, successful enforcement actions like these are...