Phuket authorities are currently taking decisive action against criminal networks and illegal business practices to restore safety and public confidence in Phuket.
Recent Major Operations:
∙ Arrest of foreign nationals running call center scam networks
∙ Raids on "mule account" operations used to launder scam proceeds
∙ Investigation of nominee arrangements in motorcycle rental businesses

Police are targeting foreigners illegally using Thai nationals as business nominees, particularly schemes where:
∙ Thai nationals hold 51% shares on paper only
∙ Foreigners control 49% but manage everything
∙ Shares are later transferred to foreigners
∙ Thais have no actual role in operations
∙ All revenues go directly to foreign owners

These operations aim to clean up gray businesses and strengthen the rule of law in Phuket.