Chalong Police arrested four suspects, both Thai and foreign nominees, and are prosecuting three companies operating international schools in violation of the law.Tags: [Law Enforcement, Illegal Business, International Schools, Nominee]
On 6 Aug 2026 GMT+7, Phuket Provincial Police continued their crackdown on foreign-operated businesses violating the law, following directives from the Royal Thai Police and Region 8 Police Command. They are investigating and dismantling nominee networks that use Thai individuals as shareholders or operators to circumvent Thai legal restrictions.Tags: [Phuket Police, Business Regulation, Foreigners, Law Enforcement]
Under the leadership of Pol. Maj. Gen. Sinlert Sukhum, Commander of Phuket Provincial Police, and assignment to Pol. Col. Surasak Jaidee, Superintendent of Chalong Police Station, a serious investigation into foreign business operations in the area was conducted. Chalong Police’s investigative unit continuously gathered evidence on foreign-run businesses in Chalong and Rawai Subdistricts.Tags: [Investigation, Police Leadership, Foreign Business, Phuket]
The investigation uncovered three suspect companies operating as international schools. Two foreigners held authority over the businesses, with Thai nationals assisting in company registration and establishment to enable operations through Thai nominees, violating the Alien Business Act B.E. 2542 (1999).Tags: [International Schools, Foreign Control, Nominee, Legal Violation]
After gathering sufficient evidence, police obtained arrest warrants for four suspects—two foreigners and two Thai nationals—and initiated legal proceedings against the three involved companies.Tags: [Arrests, Legal Action, Companies, Foreigners]
On 5 Aug 2026 GMT+7, Pol. Lt. Col. Chayakorn Tangsakul, Investigator of Chalong Police, led a team to execute the arrest warrants, successfully detaining all four suspects. They were handed over to investigators for prosecution under the Alien Business Act B.E. 2542, while further probes continue into other parties and entities possibly involved.Tags: [Arrests, Law Enforcement Operation, Prosecution, Investigation]
Chalong Police publicly advise citizens and business operators that holding shares, registering companies, or acting on behalf of foreigners to circumvent the Alien Business Act B.E. 2542 is illegal. Those who assist, support, or consent to having their names used as nominees may face criminal penalties equal to those running foreign businesses.Tags: [Public Advisory, Legal Warning, Nominee Risks, Law Compliance]
Business operators are encouraged to conduct their activities transparently, study relevant laws, and strictly follow legal procedures to avoid violations and to build confidence within Phuket’s business community.Tags: [Business Ethics, Legal Compliance, Transparency, Phuket Business]
Chalong Police affirm their commitment to vigorously investigate and enforce laws against illegal business operations and those supporting such acts to ensure fairness, protect national interests, and promote lawful, transparent investment in Thailand. The public can report related offenses to Chalong Police or call 191 and 076-381247 24/7.Tags: [Law Enforcement, Public Reporting, Business Fairness, Investment Security]