Business
Samui and Phangan firms in nominee crackdown crosshairs
The Department of Business Development (DBD) has launched a crackdown on nominee-run businesses in Koh Samui and Koh Phangan, where 68% of registered firms are found to be operated by foreigners. Authorities aim to root out these illegal practices, which have sparked concerns over foreign dominance in local business sectors.
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