Nida Poll: Illegal Foreign Investment Most Dangerous to Thailand

MGR Online•Politics•2d ago

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A Nida Poll survey finds that illegal foreign investment and money laundering are perceived as the most dangerous illegal activities of foreigners in Thailand.

•Nida Poll conducted a survey from July 13-15, 2026, with 1,310 participants nationwide.
•Illegal business investment and gray money laundering were rated as the most dangerous activity by 94.05% of respondents.
•Corruption and misconduct by relevant officials were identified as the top factor enabling these illegal acts by 67.10% of participants.

Overview

•Nida Poll conducted the survey between July 13-15, 2026.
•94.05% of the 1,310 survey participants view illegal business investment and gray money laundering as very dangerous.
•Using Thai nominees to hold land was rated as very dangerous by 82.14% of respondents.
•81.76% of respondents view hiring Thais to act as fathers for foreign children to obtain nationality as very dangerous.
•81.29% of respondents view 'zero-dollar businesses' as very dangerous.
•35.95% of participants reported they have never personally witnessed illegal behavior by foreigners.
•67.10% of respondents identify corruption and misconduct of relevant officials as a key factor allowing foreigners to break the law.
•59.31% of respondents believe that legal penalties are not severe enough.

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Nida Poll(นิด้าโพล)

The organization that conducted the survey on illegal behaviors of foreigners living in Thailand.