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Thailand draws THB188bn in first-half FDI as China leads firms and Japan investment value
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
Thailand approved 640 foreign businesses worth THB187.61 billion in the first half of 2026, with BOI-backed EV, AI, data-centre and advanced manufacturing projects driving growth
DBD tightens nominee crackdown, orders financial-trail checks in 16 risk provinces
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
Thailand’s Department of Business Development will require Thai shareholders and company directors in high-risk firms to submit bank statements from August 1, as it intensifies checks on suspected nominee structures.
Thailand cracks down on tourism nominees as 33 firms flagged in five provinces
SATURDAY, JULY 04, 2026
The Department of Business Development and Department of Tourism are using technology to detect nominee tourism businesses, with 33 firms flagged and four licences revoked.
DBD, Revenue Department join forces to crack down on illegal businesses
THURSDAY, JULY 02, 2026
The Department of Business Development and Revenue Department will connect data, analyse high-risk companies and coordinate with partner agencies to crack down on illegal business practices.
Thailand’s Department of Business Development is investigating three food delivery app operators serving Chinese-speaking customers in Bangkok and Pattaya, after one company was found to be foreign-owned without the required permission.
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.