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Pinyaphat warns of grey capital crisis and State Capture risk

Pinyaphat warns of grey capital crisis and State Capture risk

MGR Online•Politics•13m ago

Reader Briefing

Senator Pinyaphat Sansaniyacheewin warns that illegal foreign grey capital and citizenship fraud could lead to State Capture in Thailand.

  • •Nida Poll found 94.05% of people view grey capital and money laundering as a critical danger.
  • •Senator Pinyaphat Sansaniyacheewin identifies 'fake Chinese children' citizenship fraud as a severe security risk.
  • •The Senator calls for the government to decisively punish corrupt officials who issue illegal documents.
  • •The warning was issued on July 19, 2026.

Overview

  • •On July 19, 2026, Senator Pinyaphat Sansaniyacheewin commented on the findings of a Nida Poll regarding illegal foreigners.
  • •Nida Poll results show 94.05% of the public consider grey capital and money laundering to be at a critical danger level.
  • •Senator Pinyaphat Sansaniyacheewin noted public concern regarding the use of Thai nominees to hold land and monopolize businesses.
  • •Senator Pinyaphat Sansaniyacheewin highlighted the 'fake Chinese children' process, where Thais are paid to register as fathers of foreign children to grant them Thai nationality.
  • •Senator Pinyaphat Sansaniyacheewin stated that if this process continues, Thailand faces 'State Capture' where foreign capital controls the economy, politics, and law.
  • •Senator Pinyaphat Sansaniyacheewin has found a large network of citizenship fraud and nominee businesses in Bangkok and major tourist provinces.
  • •Senator Pinyaphat Sansaniyacheewin believes these problems occur because some government officials are corrupt or negligent in issuing official documents.
  • •Senator Pinyaphat Sansaniyacheewin proposed that the government decisively manage officials at all levels involved in these networks to successfully suppress illegal foreign capital.

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Key Entities

Person

Pinyaphat Sansaniyacheewin(ภิญญาพัชญ์ ศันสนียชีวิน)
A Senator who warned about the risks of grey capital and State Capture.

Organization

Nida Poll(นิด้าโพล)
An organization that conducted a public survey on illegal foreigners and grey capital.
Government(รัฐบาล)ℹ️
The administrative body urged by Senator Pinyaphat Sansaniyacheewin to punish corrupt officials.

Place

Bangkok(กทม.)ℹ️
An area where Senator Pinyaphat Sansaniyacheewin found networks of citizenship fraud and nominee businesses.