Showing 1 - 10 of 27
Phangan nominee crackdown stepped up
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/10/2025
» Thai authorities say they found irregularities involving an accounting firm and real estate projects possibly linked to foreign owners during a recent inspection of suspected nominee businesses on the tourist island of Koh Phangan.
Ministries tackle nominees
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/05/2025
» The Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Interior have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to tackle the long-standing issue of foreign nationals using Thai nominees to acquire land unlawfully.
Thai officials revise nominee inspection strategy
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 24/04/2025
» The Ministry of Commerce has revised its strategy for inspecting the use of Thai nominees by foreign business operators by targeting six high-risk sectors.
Money laundering regulation revised
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/04/2025
» The Department of Business Development (DBD) and the Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) have amended the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 1999, which empowers authorities to seize and freeze assets linked to both Thai and foreign individuals engaged in nominee businesses and unauthorised foreign operations.
Thailand fights back against nominee firms
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/03/2025
» Several laws regulate the entry of foreigners into Thailand, according to Auramon Supthaweethum, director-general of the Department of Business Development (DBD).
Task force to probe nominees
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/02/2025
» The Commerce Ministry has set up a special task force to intensify the crackdown on nominee businesses, grey businesses and substandard products across the country.
Federation eyes measures to protect SMEs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/09/2024
» The Federation of Thai SMEs has called on the government to amend regulations, set strategies and enforce laws governing foreign businesses to ensure fair competition for Thai entrepreneurs.
Low-quality imports in the crosshairs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/08/2024
» The Commerce Ministry has joined forces with 10 government agencies to establish measures to reduce the volume of low-priced, substandard imported goods, noting that they pose a safety risk to consumers buying from both online and offline vendors.
Foreign investors updated on regulations
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/05/2024
» The Department of Business Development invited diplomats and representatives of international organisations in Thailand to attend a briefing on foreign investment under the Foreign Business Act (FBA) of 1999.
Amendments to Fisheries Act lodged
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 31/01/2024
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved in principle a draft Fisheries Act amendment, aiming to alleviate the hardships faced by the industry and promote more efficient and effective fisheries practices.