Chaiyanat praises Interior Ministry officials No. 2 and No. 4 for cracking down on scammers and Chinese grey capital, highlighting tangible results and urging action across tourist cities nationwide.
On 30 Aug 2026 GMT+7, Chaiyanat Dechadecho, a party-list MP from the Democrat Party, praised the work of Phonphir Suwanchawi, Deputy Minister of Interior (Interior Ministry No. 2), and Worasit Liangprasit (Interior Ministry No. 4) for advancing the crackdown on scam groups and Chinese grey capital. He said both have worked seriously and begun achieving results that the public can perceive, especially the recent inspection and action against KTV clubs in Huai Khwang area, involving business operations not complying with the law. This serves as an example of law enforcement against businesses possibly linked to foreign capital and illicit gatherings.
"I commend Interior Ministry No. 2 and No. 4 for their serious efforts on this issue, because problems involving scammers, grey capital, and foreign business groups operating illegally affect Thailand's security, economy, and tourism image," Chaiyanat said. Chaiyanat said further.
Chaiyanat added he wants the two ministers to expedite expanding field inspections to major tourist cities nationwide, including Pattaya, Chiang Mai, and Phuket, as well as other tourist areas. The goal is to regulate businesses operating illegally and scrutinize foreign capital groups exploiting legal loopholes. Crackdowns should not be limited to isolated spots but reach the areas, especially tourist cities with many foreign visitors. Inspections should cover licenses, business operations, foreign labor use, and behaviors related to illicit gatherings or illegal activities to build confidence among citizens and tourists visiting Thailand.
Chaiyanat emphasized that solving the scammer and grey capital issues requires continuous and serious efforts, particularly proactive work on the ground, to prevent Thailand from becoming a base for transnational crime groups. Law enforcement must be applied fairly to all.