Legal Experts Petition DSI to Investigate Alleged Foreign Nominees in Logistics Sector

On September 17, 2026, a group of legal experts formally petitioned Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and the Ministry of Commerce to launch an inquiry into suspected 'nominee' arrangements within the logistics sector. The petitioners allege that foreign capital may be operating through local proxies to circumvent Thai business ownership regulations.

According to reports from Thai Post, the legal group conducted a preliminary review of high-risk companies and identified two specific firms exhibiting suspicious shareholding structures. The petition urges authorities to conduct a thorough audit of these companies' shareholding compositions and financial transaction trails to determine if they are in violation of the Foreign Business Act.

For residents and expatriates, this development highlights ongoing government efforts to enforce business ownership laws. While the logistics sector is currently under scrutiny, it remains to be seen whether these investigations will lead to formal charges or broader regulatory changes that could impact service providers in the industry. As of now, the DSI has received the request, but no official findings or legal actions against the identified companies have been confirmed. Observers are waiting to see if the authorities will expand their investigation beyond the two firms initially flagged by the petitioners.