Govt Crackdown on Illegal Businesses and Bribery in Huai Khwang

Khaosod•Politics•17d ago

Reader Briefing

The Thai government has launched the 'Huai Khwang Integration' operation to crack down on illegal businesses, nominee shareholders, and government officials accepting bribes.

•Deputy Minister of Interior Pol Piere Suwannachavee led a special task force to inspect hotels and establishments in the Huai Khwang district of Bangkok on August 9.
•Initial inspections revealed businesses operating without licenses and potential use of Thai nominees for foreign shareholders.
•The operation involves multiple agencies including the Department of Provincial Administration, Immigration Bureau, and the Department of Special Investigation (DSI).
•Authorities are investigating financial trails, including QR codes potentially linked to online gambling and foreign payment platforms.

Overview

•On August 9, Pol Piere Suwannachavee led a special task force to conduct the 'Huai Khwang Integration' operation in the Huai Khwang district of Bangkok.
•The Department of Provincial Administration, Immigration Bureau, Department of Business Development, Department of Employment, and the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) collaborated to inspect hotels and business establishments.
•Inspections found some establishments lacking business licenses and suspected use of Thai nominees to hold shares for foreigners.
•Inspections of buildings revealed safety concerns regarding fire escapes, emergency exits, and fire prevention systems.
•Authorities discovered foreign laborers working illegally and occupying professions reserved for Thai citizens.
•Ms. Lalida Phertwiwattana stated that the government is prioritizing allegations of bribery after operators attempted to offer benefits to officials to avoid prosecution.
•Pol Piere Suwannachavey ordered the Department of Provincial Administration to coordinate with alleged agencies to investigate officials involved in bribery or facilitating illegal businesses.
•The Ministry of Interior plans to expand these inspections nationwide, focusing on citizen tips, online platforms, and financial trail analysis.

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Key Entities

Person

Lalida Phertwiwattana(ลลิดา เพริศวิวัฒนา)

Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office.

Pol Piere Suwannachavee(พลพีร์ สุวรรณฉวี)

Deputy Minister of Interior who led the special task force in the Huai Khwang operation.

Organization

Department of Provincial Administration(กรมการปกครอง)ℹ️

The agency leading the special task force and coordinating investigations into official bribery.

Immigration Bureau(สำนักงานตรวจคนเข้าเมือง)

An agency collaborating in the Huai Khwang integration operation.

Department of Business Development(กรมพัฒนาธุรกิจการค้า)

An agency collaborating in the Huai Khwang integration operation.

Department of Employment(กรมการจัดหางาน)ℹ️

An agency collaborating in the Huai Khwang integration operation.

Department of Special Investigation (DSI)(กรมสอบสวนคดีพิเศษ (DSI))

An agency collaborating in the Huai Khwang integration operation.

Department of Lands(กรมที่ดิน)

The agency tasked with verifying land ownership and real estate holdings of involved operators.

Ministry of Interior(กระทรวงมหาดไทย)ℹ️

The ministry preparing to expand illegal business inspections nationwide.

Place

Huai Khwang(ห้วยขวาง)ℹ️

A district in Bangkok where the initial integration operation took place.

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

The city where the Huai Khwang district is located.