The problems and obstacles in investigating criminal offenses under Foreign Business Act. B.E. 2542 Committed by Chinese businessmen

Abstract

          This qualitative research aimed to 1) study problems and obstacles the investigative officers encounter while investigating criminal offenses committed by Chinese businessmen under the Foreign Business Act B.E. 2542. 2) propose guidelines for improving the efficiency of criminal investigations under the Foreign Business Act B.E. 2542 . The in-depth interview was employed to collect data from eight key informants, including two officers from the Department of Special Investigation, one from the Corporate Governance Division and one from the Department of Business Development, two officers from the Immigration Bureau, and two officers from the Economic Crime Suppression Division, the Royal Thai Police. The finding disclosed that 1) problems and obstacles in the criminal investigation process were uncooperative entrepreneurs, delayed information systems, unclear data or information, and ambiguous business terminology stated in the Act. 2) The guidelines to solve the problems included creating cooperation among government agencies, expediting the response to inquiries related to the cases, and developing knowledge and understanding of the Act among relevant officials and the public.