Thai PM Condemns Foreign Lawbreakers as Crackdown Intensifies

Thai PM Anutin criticizes foreign lawbreakers, announces new measures to curb illegal activities and protect national interests.

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September 20, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Bangkok, Thailand — Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has strongly criticized foreigners who have allegedly violated local laws, calling the situation a clear overstep that undermines national sovereignty and hospitality.

The prime minister’s remarks come amid a growing public backlash against foreign nationals exploiting legal loopholes to acquire land and operate businesses in Thailand. The government has taken steps to limit visa-free stays and expedite deportations of those found guilty of criminal activity.

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Anutin emphasized that while Thailand has been welcoming to visitors, it will no longer tolerate exploitation. He specifically addressed cases involving foreign-owned businesses, including a Jewish cemetery, where permits had expired, and a Chinese fugitive attempting to launder money through a fake business registered under a Thai child.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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