LEGAL MEASURES TO PREVENT MONEY LAUNDERING THROUGH TRAVEL BUSINESS

Abstract

Objectives of the research article were: 1. To study theoretical concepts judgment of the Supreme Court, 2. To study facts and legal issues, 3. To study international legal measures, and 3. To compare foreign and Thai laws on money laundering through tourism businesses. to suggest ways to amend the law appropriately. The research method was qualitative research, which studied documents from the law. Academic textbooks, research, electronic media of Thailand and abroad. There was a group discussion accompanied by in-depth interviews. Samples of all 5 people were the Deputy President of the Association of Thai-Chinese Tourism Association, Superintendent (Investigation), Investigation Group. Inspector of Administrative and Civil Litigation Group Office of Law and Attorney Litigation and legal scholars.

The study was found that there were three major problems in this research: the lack of in-depth investigation measures from relevant government agencies in cases where foreigners used Thais as disguised agents or nominees; Government agencies still lacked the strength to inspect operators applying for a tourism business license. Oversight of tourism businesses that used masked agents or nominees and measures to punish users and shareholders in the form of disguised agents or nominees. with the suggestion that Government agencies must coordinate cooperation in in-depth investigations in the tourism industry. increasing the fine to a higher amount and impose penalties for tourism businesses that helped foreigners by holding shares in disguise.