In an ever-growing list, officials are investigating 9 more Phuket companies to determine if Thai nominees are being used to get around the law that restricts certain businesses to Thai citizens.

 

Yutthana Praedam from the Department of Special Investigation says an initial check carried out yesterday shows the 9 companies in question are operating in accordance with the law that stipulates that no more than 49% of a business can be owned by a foreign national. However, further checks will be carried out to ensure the listed Thai shareholders are not merely nominees.

 

According to a Bangkok Post report, the businesses are also being investigated to ensure they have all the correct licences to offer services such as tour guides. The investigation is a joint operation involving officials from the Department of Business Development, the Department of Tourism, the Immigration Bureau, and the Tourist Police Bureau.

 

By Peter Roche

Caption: PHOTO: Facebook/Green Elephant Sanctuary Park Phuket

 

Full story: Phuket GO 2024-03-15

 

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