Commerce Ministry moves against 140 accountants in nominee crackdown
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026
The Department of Business Development is preparing action against 140 accountants suspected of holding shares in nominee-risk firms as it tightens scrutiny of foreign-linked businesses.
Police have launched phase two of a crackdown on suspected foreign nominee businesses on Koh Phangan, finding clear offences involving 32 companies and nearly 80 rai of illegally held land.
The Department of Business Development targets 50,000 suspect firms, introducing strict financial checks to eliminate illicit Thai nominee shareholders
Anutin vows crackdown on local mafia after public beach encroachment in Phuket
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says the government will reclaim public land and prosecute local mafia networks accused of encroaching on Phuket’s Freedom Beach.
Anutin orders probe into foreign nominee networks on Koh Phangan
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered authorities to investigate suspected foreign nominee structures on Koh Phangan, amid concerns Thai-registered firms are being used as shells to allow foreigners to control land and property businesses.