Foreigners with Thai Nationality Suspected of Being Nominees for Foreign Capital; Commerce Ministry Orders Urgent Investigation
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Foreigners with Thai Nationality Suspected of Being Nominees for Foreign Capital; Commerce Ministry Orders Urgent Investigation

Concerns are rising over foreigners obtaining Thai nationality, potentially acting as nominees for foreign entities and 'grey capital' in Thai business operations. The Ministry of Commerce has ordered an urgent country-specific investigation and collaboration with international partners to uncover the reality.

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