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DSI raids three Pattaya sites in nominee probe
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The Department of Provincial Administration’s special operations unit raided three locations in Pattaya on August 21, working alongside the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and Royal Thai Police to dismantle a suspected nominee network accused of using Thai citizens to illegally hold land and run businesses on behalf of foreign investors.
Key facts
- The Department of Provincial Administration’s special operations unit raided three locations in Pattaya on August 21, working alongside the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and Royal Thai Police to dismantle a suspected nominee
- Deputy Minister of Interior Worasit Liangprasit and Justice Minister Police Lieutenant General Rutthapol Naowarat oversaw the raids, carried out under a Criminal Court search warrant in Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri.
- The company allegedly used Thai citizens as nominee shareholders to disguise foreign ownership, a practice traced back to 2010.
- 2542 (1999), with officials saying further legal action against the individuals and companies involved is expected.
Summary
Deputy Minister of Interior Worasit Liangprasit and Justice Minister Police Lieutenant General Rutthapol Naowarat oversaw the raids, carried out under a Criminal Court search warrant in Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri.
Investigators say the network is linked to Cosy Beach View Company Limited, whose board includes an Israeli national. The company allegedly used Thai citizens as nominee shareholders to disguise foreign ownership, a practice traced back to 2010.