Thailand approves 971 foreign firms in nine months as nominee crackdown widens
Thailand approved or certified 971 foreign businesses from January to September 2026, up 26% from a year earlier, with linked investment of 271.18 billion baht, the Commerce Ministry said. The figures come as PM Anutin Charnvirakul ordered nationwide probes into suspected foreign land nominees, with high-risk cases due by December.
Thailand approved or certified 971 foreign businesses from January to September 2026, up 26% from a year earlier, with linked investment of 271.18 billion baht, the Commerce Ministry said. The figures come as PM Anutin Charnvirakul ordered nationwide probes into suspected foreign land nominees, with high-risk cases due by December.
The figures show foreign investment continuing even as authorities tighten checks on foreign-controlled companies and land holdings, which affects investors, property buyers and local businesses in Thailand.
High-risk foreign land nominee cases are due to reach conclusions by December, according to the prime minister's order.
January–September 2026
Thailand authorised 971 foreign business licences and certificates, linked to 271.18 billion baht in investment.
19 October 2026
PM Anutin Charnvirakul ordered nationwide investigations into suspected foreign land nominees.
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