(Photo by Pattarapong Chatpattarasill)The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is looking into four Chinese companies suspected of setting up 40 firms illegally using Thai nominees. Police said the firms were traced to four Chinese companies operating businesses not meant to be operated by foreign nationals. The four Chinese companies either traded rice, dealt in real estate, constructed buildings or operated accommodation, all of which are prohibited from being run by foreign nationals. Apao was later granted citizenship, which was later used to register the four Chinese companies, according to law enforcement. The DSI decided to investigate the case because the forging of identity documents constitute a security issue, Pol Lt Col Korrawat said.

Source: Bangkok Post July 15, 2020 22:41 UTC