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Thailand Cracks Down on Foreign-Owned Businesses, Targets Israeli Operations

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דווח לראשונה בMako · Jul 19, 2026

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Thailand has launched a crackdown on foreign-owned businesses violating ownership laws, focusing on Israeli-linked operations in southern tourist areas. Authorities arrested an Israeli on Koh Phangan and shut down an unlicensed resort, while investigations continue into companies using Thai proxies. The Ministry of Commerce stressed the campaign targets investors from multiple countries and local collaborators.

01Thailand enforces laws limiting foreign business ownership to 49 percent, targeting illegal proxy arrangements.
02Investigations focus on southern tourist areas, including Phuket and Koh Samui, with Israeli-linked businesses under scrutiny.
03An Israeli was arrested on Koh Phangan for allegedly using fake Thai shareholders to control land for a resort.
04A resort connected to Israelis was closed for operating without a proper license.
05Authorities also investigate companies linked to Chinese investors and local facilitators like lawyers and accountants.
06The Ministry of Commerce states the crackdown is broad, not exclusively targeting Israelis.

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