DSI Raids Island Spots in Nominee Probe
Thailand's Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has expanded its probe into suspected violations of the Foreign Business Act by foreign-owned property and tourism businesses, raiding five locations on Koh Samui and Koh Phangan in Surat Thani. One site was found to be the registered address for over 100 companies.
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