# Thai government launches legal actions against nominee structures and foreign-operated businesses

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/law/194682-thai-government-initiates-legal-proceedings-in-820-cases-targeting-nominee-structures-and-foreign-controlled-businesses
- Published: 2025-02-20T08:19:00+07:00
- Author: Boris Sullivan

The Thai government has prosecuted 820 cases of nominee businesses, resulting in
nearly 12.5 billion baht in damages, and identified over 200,000 potential mule 
accounts nationwide.

 * Authorities in Thailand have prosecuted 820 cases of nominee businesses, resulting
   in nearly 12.5 billion baht in damages, with these businesses operating in various
   sectors such as tourism, online marketplaces, and real estate.
 * The government has identified over 200,000 mule accounts nationwide, with the
   Anti-Online Crime Operation Center submitting a list of potential mule account
   holders to relevant agencies for further action.
 * State agencies are committed to conducting thorough investigations nationwide
   to eliminate nominee businesses, combat the distribution of substandard imports,
   and shut down foreign businesses that violate the law.

These actions are part of a coordinated effort across multiple agencies to crack
down on nominee businesses, **particularly those involving Thai citizens holding
shares on behalf of foreigners to bypass the Foreign Business Act, and the trade
of substandard imported goods**

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The affected industries include tourism, online marketplaces, construction, accounting,
land transport, and real estate. The Anti-Online Crime Operation Center has submitted
a list of potential mule account holders to the Central Investigation Bureau, the
Anti-Money Laundering Office, and the Department of Special Investigation for further
action. State agencies will continue to investigate and eliminate nominee businesses
and combat illegal activities.

The authorities aim to strengthen regulations and enhance cooperation between public
and private sectors to prevent financial crimes. Efforts will also focus on raising
public awareness about the risks associated with mule accounts and fraudulent activities.
Businesses operating within the affected industries are urged to comply with legal
standards and cooperate with ongoing investigations to ensure transparency and accountability.