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Nominee business crackdown expands to Phang Nga as authorities probe 1 billion baht in assets
The Department of Business Development and police have launched the third phase of their sweep against illegal corporate structures, adding Phang Nga to the ongoing investigations in Phuket and Krabi.
VMVisa Manager Desk12 Jun 2026✓ Verified 23 Jun 20262 min read2 sources
The short version
Authorities launched the third phase of a major crackdown on illegal nominee businesses on June 20.
The investigation has officially expanded into Phang Nga, joining ongoing operations in Phuket and Krabi.
The Department of Business Development is currently probing suspected illegal assets worth almost 1 billion baht.
Thai authorities officially launched the third phase of a large-scale crackdown on foreign nominee businesses on June 20, expanding their ongoing investigation into Phang Nga province.
This development is the latest in an ongoing sweep across the southern islands. The Department of Business Development (DBD) recently expanded its probe into suspected nominee businesses in Phuket and Krabi, uncovering suspected illegal assets valued at nearly 1 billion baht, according to The Thaiger.
Now, the investigation is widening geographically. Multiple agencies, including local police, are coordinating to stamp out illegal activities across the wider Andaman region, Thai Newsroom reports.
What this means for foreign property owners
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If you hold property or run a business in southern Thailand through a Thai limited company, the regulatory environment is becoming noticeably stricter. The inclusion of Phang Nga signals that authorities are systematically auditing foreign-linked companies across the tourist corridor.
Because multiple agencies are involved in this third phase, expats relying on local corporate structures should take this enforcement campaign seriously. To ensure your setup survives scrutiny, consider the following steps:
Consult a qualified Thai corporate lawyer to review your current company structure.
Ensure your business operations and shareholder setups strictly comply with Thai law.
Prepare for potential audits if your company holds significant real estate or assets in Phuket, Krabi, or Phang Nga.
The expansion into Phang Nga shows this crackdown is a sustained regional effort rather than a brief, localized event.
Why it matters
Foreign property owners and business operators in southern Thailand face immediate, heightened scrutiny of their corporate structures as multiple agencies expand their regional audits.
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Sources
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Suspected nominee businesses in Phuket and Krabi found with 1 billion baht assets · 22 Jun 2026
The Department of Business Development (DBD) expanded their crackdown on nominee businesses in Phuket and Krabi, uncovering suspected illegal assets worth almost 1 billion baht
Third phase of nominee crackdown in Phuket, Krabi and Phang Nga kicks off · 20 Jun 2026
THE THIRD phase of a large-scale crackdown on nominee networks in Phuket, Krabi, and Phang Nga provinces was launched today (June 20) with police helped by multiple agencies in stamping out illegal activities
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