The Ministry of Commerce is accelerating its investigation into Chinese delivery services offered through three app platforms in Thailand, tracing shareholders deeply and reviewing business statuses to prevent the use of Thai nominees, while emphasizing fairness for all parties.
On 23 Jun 2026 GMT+7, Mr. Poonpong Nainapakorn, Director-General of the Department of Business Development, Ministry of Commerce, revealed that following news reports about Chinese platforms providing food ordering and other services targeting mainly Chinese tourists and residents in Thailand—due to language barriers using Thai delivery apps—Chinese companies saw a business opportunity and launched platforms including Gokoo, Feixiang, and E-Gets, which have drawn public attention.
Currently, the Department of Business Development is expediting its investigation and coordinating with relevant agencies to conduct in-depth reviews of these three platforms to assess whether their business operations comply with foreign business laws and other related regulations.
Mr. Poonpong added that preliminary checks show these are registered legal entities in company form, with two having majority Thai shareholders exceeding 50%, and one having a foreign shareholder structure exceeding 50%. Details of the three entities are: 1) Gokoo Online Co., Ltd. (app 悟空外面 (wukong waimai): Gokoo), registered on 21 Sep 2020, with registered capital of 30 million baht, 80% Thai shareholders, classified as a Thai legal entity; 2) The Fly Holding (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (app 飞象: feixiang), registered on 1 Sep 2021, with capital of 25 million baht, 51% Thai shareholders, also a Thai legal entity.
These two companies operate as electronic marketplaces for goods or services via internet networks. Investigation found that the Thai shareholders are connected with other legal entities, serving as directors and shareholders in four other companies, collaborating with foreigners in joint ventures.
3) E-Gets Technology (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (app E-Gets), registered on 3 Aug 2023, with capital of 20 million baht, has 90% Cambodian shareholders, thus classified as a foreign legal entity under the Foreign Business Act B.E. 2542 (1999). It operates in e-commerce and digital platforms for ordering, selling, and delivering consumer goods. The company holds a Board of Investment promotion certificate for digital platform development services and has obtained a foreign business operation certificate.
The department is coordinating with relevant agencies to further verify the sources of investment funds, management authority, contractual signatories, and shareholder relationships to determine if Thai nominees are being used. The investigation will be divided into two groups based on entity status: 1) For Thai legal entities, the probe will assess whether Thai individuals cooperate with foreigners by holding shares or using their names as nominees to circumvent business licensing. Violations carry penalties including up to three years imprisonment, fines ranging from 100,000 to 1,000,000 baht, and daily fines of 10,000 to 50,000 baht until rectification. 2) For foreign legal entities, the review will check compliance with the Foreign Business Act B.E. 2542. Unauthorized business operations may face fines from 100,000 to 1,000,000 baht and daily fines of 10,000 to 50,000 baht.
The Director-General added that the platforms under investigation primarily provide digital services catering to Chinese customers in Thailand, including food ordering, consumer goods, and related services, predominantly using the Chinese language and integrating various electronic payment methods. The department will closely monitor these platforms to prevent business practices that could harm Thai entrepreneurs, the national economy, or create unfair trade competition. Investigations will be conducted with regulatory agencies to ensure legal compliance and protect fair competition and Thai business interests. Until investigations conclude, no unlawful activities are presumed.
"This investigation is part of government and Ministry of Commerce policies to prevent and suppress the use of Thai nominees for foreigners and to guard against violations of the Foreign Business Act B.E. 2542. The department prioritizes fair business competition and protecting Thai entrepreneurs’ interests. If operations are lawful, it supports employment opportunities, especially for delivery riders. However, if violations such as nominee arrangements, unauthorized business operation, or other legal breaches are found, the Department of Business Development will strictly enforce the law and collaborate with relevant agencies to extend the investigation," Mr. Poonpong concluded.