Phuket Police Bust Foreign Nominee Network Operating International Schools

Phuket police have launched a major crackdown on a foreign nominee network illegally operating businesses through Thai nominees, in line with national directives to enforce the Foreign Business Act of 1999. Under the leadership of Pol. Maj. Gen. Sinlert Sukhum, Commander of Phuket Provincial Police, and Pol. Col. Surasak Jaidee, Superintendent of Chalong Police Station, international schools in the Chalong area were targeted. Investigations revealed that foreigners were allegedly operating businesses using Thai nominees. Police are currently investigating both the foreign nationals and the Thai nominees involved for violations of the Foreign Business Act. This crackdown underscores the government's strong stance on enforcing the Foreign Business Act and cracking down on illegal business operations within Thailand. The operation aims to shed light on the actual business operations by foreigners in Phuket and is part of a broader effort to strengthen the enforcement of the Foreign Business Act. Increased surveillance and enforcement against similar illicit activities are expected in the future. Information Source: The Phuket Express