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Thailand's DBD steps up nominee crackdown with finance checks
Thailand's DBD steps up nominee crackdown with finance checks
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026
The department says bookkeepers and accounting offices held stakes in 2,040 companies with foreign co-investors, with shares worth THB2.52865 billion.DBD probes Chinese-language food delivery apps over foreign ownership, nominee risks
DBD probes Chinese-language food delivery apps over foreign ownership, nominee risks
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026
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.Authorities flag over 600 Phuket firms in foreign nominee business crackdown
Authorities flag over 600 Phuket firms in foreign nominee business crackdown
SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2026
Authorities checked 30,000 Phuket firms, finding over 11,000 with foreign shareholders and more than 600 at risk of nominee linksPolice raid Koh Phangan villas, law office in foreign nominee crackdown
Police raid Koh Phangan villas, law office in foreign nominee crackdown
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
Authorities raided luxury villas, a law office and shops on Koh Phangan as Thailand steps up scrutiny of suspected foreign nominee property and tourism businesses.DBD, DSI team up against foreign nominee firms in key Thai tourist areas
DBD, DSI team up against foreign nominee firms in key Thai tourist areas
MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026
The DBD has referred 34 high-risk companies to the DSI after screening 11,426 firms, with checks to start in Koh Samui and Koh Pha-ngan.Thai Authorities Launch Massive Crackdown on Foreign 'Nominee' Firms
Thai Authorities Launch Massive Crackdown on Foreign 'Nominee' Firms
FRIDAY, MAY 08, 2026
The Department of Business Development targets Koh Samui and Koh Phangan as data reveals nearly 70% of local firms are foreign-backed joint venturesThailand widens crackdown on foreign nominee businesses
Thailand widens crackdown on foreign nominee businesses
FRIDAY, MAY 08, 2026
Thailand intensifies investigations into foreign nominee businesses, targeting illegal shareholding structures and suspected breaches of foreign business lawsCIB, DBD bust alleged foreign front firm network in Ratchaburi
CIB, DBD bust alleged foreign front firm network in Ratchaburi
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026
CIB and DBD raided eight firms in Ratchaburi over an alleged foreign nominee scheme accused of distorting the coconut market and depressing farm-gate prices.DBD to tighten foreign business registration rules to curb nominee arrangements
DBD to tighten foreign business registration rules to curb nominee arrangements
MONDAY, MARCH 09, 2026
The Department of Business Development is preparing tougher rules to prevent foreigners from using Thai nominees to register businesses. A new order is expected in mid-March and to take effect on April 1, 2026.DBD finds 15 fruit-packing firms suspected of using Thai nominee shareholders
DBD finds 15 fruit-packing firms suspected of using Thai nominee shareholders
FRIDAY, MARCH 06, 2026
The Department of Business Development held talks with 10 agencies over falling aromatic coconut prices and found 15 fruit-packing firms suspected of using Thai nominees.