PHUKET: The CEO of a major Chinese tour company in Phuket was arrested yesterday (June 15) while another key member of the company remains at large, as police closed in on the pair for allegedly using illegal nominees to register a slew of tour companies in order to avoid paying tax.

Phuket Provincial Police Deputy Superintendent Col Saman Chainarong called the Phuket media to the head office of Tranlee Travel Co Ltd on Sri Suthat Rd in Rassada at 4pm yesterday.

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