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SEC steps up laundering probe of listed firms
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/12/2025
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ramped up its investigations into suspected money laundering links among listed firms in Thailand, seeking to tighten its regulatory powers.
Agencies refine probe of Thaksin's assets
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/11/2025
» The Revenue Department is preparing to further investigate former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's assets to recover the 17.6-billion-baht tax debt arising from share sales of Shin Corp, a telecom firm he founded, to Singapore's Temasek Holdings Pte.
Crowdfunding industry sees steep contraction in first half
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/08/2025
» Thailand's crowdfunding industry faced a steep contraction in the first half of 2025, with fundraising volumes plunging 60% year-on-year to 733 million baht, amid tightening liquidity and rising non-performing loans (NPLs), according to crowdfunding provider Investree.
Department to probe Raan Jay Fai pricing scandal
Business, Phusadee Arunmas and Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 19/08/2025
» The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) will investigate Raan Jay Fai's crabmeat omelettes following a claim by an influencer concerning an excessive additional charge.
Thailand bolsters digital defences
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 21/06/2025
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry wants to improve government cybersecurity by obliging all state agencies to adopt multi-factor authentication (MFA) when logging in to their systems.
Ministry steps up nominee probe
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/05/2025
» The Commerce Ministry is accelerating its investigation into nominee businesses while aiming to finalise revisions to the 1999 Anti-Money Laundering Act within three months.
Probe into nominee cases lead to tightened conditions for accountants
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/04/2025
» The Department of Business Development (DBD) plans to announce new measures that will prevent individuals involved in nominee practices from becoming accountants.
Ministry beefs up anti-online scam centre
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 24/04/2025
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry plans to upgrade the Anti-Online Scam Operation Center to be a new department under the ministry.
Krabi tour operators seek bribe probe
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/04/2025
» Krabi Tourism Association has urged the relevant authorities to investigate allegations concerning cases allegedly involving park officials collecting bribes from tour companies, as this issue, which has been circulated widely on social media, could harm the province's tourism sector.
Call for probe of criminal use of satellites
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 17/02/2025
» A member of parliament is urging the government to set up a working group to study the potential impacts of low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity from two large companies, noting that call centre gangs on Thailand's borders might use them to connect to the internet and support their activities.