{
  "id": 8909484,
  "title": "Chon Buri flags 14,264 firms with foreign shareholders for nominee checks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/chon-buri-flags-14-264-firms-with-foreign-shareholders-for-nominee",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-21T11:42:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Thaiger",
    "slug": "the-thaiger",
    "url": "https://thethaiger.com/news/pattaya/chon-buri-flags-14264-firms-with-foreign-shareholders-for-nominee-checks"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chon Buri has identified 14,264 companies with foreign shareholders or co-investors requiring risk monitoring. Of these, 70 companies were selected for detailed inspection in the first phase, with 39 rated as high risk and 31 as low risk. Sixteen companies did not provide any explanation, and all cases are now under investigation by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI). The review aims to identify firms utilizing Thai nominees or holding land illegally. The provincial commerce chief, Hathairat Keerival, reported that 54 companies submitted explanations while 16 did not. In Banglamung district alone, 350 companies with foreign ownership hold land, as stated by Chaiporn Prasertsiri from the Chon Buri Land Office. Over 7,000 people and companies are classified as a nominee-risk group. The provincial commerce office and the DSI are collaborating to examine these cases. The committee led by Wasawat Phuangphonsri, the first vice chairman, will present the findings to the House to support the government's crackdown on foreign nominee property. The committee members urged agencies to share data on transactions, shareholders, and land to trace wider networks.",
  "summary": "Seventy companies were picked for detailed checks and 39 were rated high risk. Sixteen gave no explanation, and all the cases are now with the Department of Special Investigation. Chon Buri has identified 14,264 companies with foreign shareholders or co-investors as needing risk monitoring. Officials say the review is looking for firms that use Thai … The story Chon Buri flags 14,264 firms with…",
  "key_points": [
    "Chon Buri identifies 14,264 firms with foreign shareholders for monitoring",
    "70 companies selected for detailed inspection, 39 rated high risk",
    "Investigation underway by DSI, 54 firms provided explanations"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}