CIB dismantles 8 pineapple export firms in Ratchaburi, exposing tax evasion
On March 10th (2569 BE), the Central Investigation Bureau under Thailand's Royal Police announced a major crackdown on an international network of eight companies involved in importing Chinese raw pineapples for export processing within Ratchaburi province, targeting firms such as Bureerat Teo Wang and Burirat Huai Thaiseng.
Key Points
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1The CIB (Central Investigation Bureau) raided and dismantled a monopoly network of Chinese companies in Ratchaburi involved in the import, processing, exportation, marketing, distribution, storage, transportation, sales promotion, advertising, packaging design for Thai fresh pineapple.
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2Police found evidence that these foreign-owned entities hired local employees to evade taxes by underreporting income and avoiding tax payments on their operations.
Developments
Perspectives
The CIB dismantled a complete monopoly of Chinese companies in Ratchaburi that hired locals to evade taxes and suppress local farmer prices.
— Naewna, Mar 10, 2569Police found evidence showing these foreign-owned entities underreported income through tax evasion schemes while hiring Thai nationals for operations in Ratchaburi and surrounding provinces (Chachoengsao).
— Khaosod, Mar 10The CIB raided eight pineapple processing companies involved in a complete monopoly controlled by Chinese firms that hired locals to evade taxes.
— Thaipost, Mar 10