Thailand is accelerating efforts to regulate tourism businesses in Phuket as it steps up action against nominee firms, with 39 companies already facing legal proceedings.
GOKOO and Chinese-linked service apps raise questions over Thailand’s platform rules
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026
Chinese-linked service apps are under scrutiny in Thailand as GOKOO, E-GetS and Feixiang raise questions over regulation, ownership rules, foreign capital and rider networks
Tourist police join foreign networks to boost Pattaya safety
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026
Tourist police are working with embassy and consular representatives, as well as foreign volunteer networks in Pattaya, to crack down on nominee firms, scam gangs, overstays and road offences.
Land Department steps up crackdown on nominee landholding
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026
Thailand’s Department of Lands is tightening checks on suspected nominee arrangements used by foreign nationals to hold land, warning that offenders face jail, fines and compulsory land sales.