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Proxy business crackdown reaches Chiang Mai

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Police and administrative officials assemble at the Chiang Mai provincial police headquarters for a briefing prior to the launch of their anti-proxy business operation on Wednesday. (Photo: Panumet Tanraksa)

CHIANG MAI - Authorities have expanded a major suppression campaign against proxy businesses run by foreigners from southern tourist islands to the northern destination of Chiang Mai, where police say they have identified many suspected illicit operations.

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A team of 188 police officers and administrative officials launched the anti-nominee business operation on Wednesday, said Pol Maj Gen Yutthana Kaenchan, the Chiang Mai provincial police commander.

He said authorities were following the government’s policy to tackle foreigners who illegally operate businesses through Thai proxies, causing negative impacts on the local economy and business competition.

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