Thailand’s Business Development Department reported that out of more than 26,000 businesses inspected for illegal nominee operations, only four were found to be using nominees. Department Director-General Auramon Supthaweethum announced on Monday that the inspections targeted sectors including tourism, real estate, hotels, and logistics across six provinces: Bangkok, Surat Thani, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Chon Buri. Additionally, 64 businesses were cited for accounting violations and referred to the Revenue Department for further scrutiny. The department expanded its investigations in response to public complaints about substandard imports and non-compliant foreign enterprises. Penalties for nominee shareholding include up to three years imprisonment and fines between 100,000 and one million baht.