Thailand Tightens Grip on Illegal Nominee Businesses in Key Sectors

The Baiyoke Tower II in Ratchathewi District, Bangkok
The Baiyoke Tower II in in the Ratchathewi District Bangkok, second tallest building in Thailand. Photo: pxhere.

On November 27th, 2024, Deputy Commerce Minister Napintorn Srisunpang outlined a nationwide strategy to address illegal nominee businesses in foreign-owned firms, aiming to mitigate economic [Read More…]

Phuket Authorities Raid 17 Companies Suspected of Russian Ownership Using Thai Nominees

Central Investigation Police Thailand (CIB) Central Investigation Bureau.
Central Investigation Bureau Thailand (CIB). Image: ตำรวจสอบสวนกลาง / Facebook.

Phuket, Thailand – The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has conducted raids on 17 companies in Phuket amid suspicions that Thai nationals have been acting as [Read More…]

Investigation on Foreigners Using Thai Nominees to Run Businesses Continues in Phuket

A Family Mart minimart and pharmacy in a backstreet of Patong in Phuket
A Family Mart minimart and pharmacy in a backstreet of Patong in Phuket. Photo: PercyGermany - Jan Friedrich / flickr. CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.

In Phuket, the Thai police are investigating vehicle rental businesses in the Thalang district for potential illegal practices. The inquiry, led by Region 8 Police [Read More…]

DSI Raids Accounting and Law Firm in Phuket Allegedly Being Illegal Nominee for Foreigners

Logo of DSI, Department of Special Investigation
Logo of DSI, Department of Special Investigation. Image: dsi.go.th.

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) raided an accounting and law company in Chalong for allegedly being an illegal network nominee for foreigners with a [Read More…]