Law
DSI Issues Final Summons for Phuket MP in Nominee Case
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has issued a final summons to a People's Party MP regarding an investigation into alleged nominee activities in Phuket.
According to a report by Thai Post on September 21, 2026, the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has issued a final summons to a Phuket Member of Parliament (MP) from the People's Party. The official, identified as Ruttaphon, stated that this is the last opportunity for the MP to provide testimony regarding their alleged involvement in a nominee case in Phuket.
Authorities have indicated that if the MP fails to comply with this final summons, the DSI is prepared to request an arrest warrant. This legal development is part of an ongoing investigation into business ownership structures in Phuket, which often involve allegations of foreign nominees acting on behalf of prohibited entities.
For residents and expatriates, this case highlights the Thai government's continued scrutiny of business ownership regulations in popular tourist provinces. While the investigation is currently focused on a specific political figure, it underscores the broader regulatory environment regarding foreign investment and corporate compliance in Thailand. As of now, the MP has not publicly responded to the final summons, and it remains to be confirmed whether they will appear before the DSI or if the agency will proceed with an arrest warrant. Observers are monitoring the situation to see how this high-profile legal matter impacts local political dynamics and business oversight.
