MAE HONG SON — 4 June 2026, Thai authorities have arrested an Israeli businessman in Pai district on allegations of illegally operating a studio business through nominee arrangements and providing false information in official registration documents.
The suspect, identified as Mr. Goren, 39, was arrested at a residence in Thung Yao subdistrict, Pai district, Mae Hong Son province, at around 15:00 on 4 June 2026.
The operation was carried out by officers from Provincial Police Region 5, Mae Hong Son Tourist Police and Pai district administrative officials under a warrant issued by the Pai branch of the Mae Hong Son Provincial Court.
According to authorities, Goren is accused of conspiring to provide false information to public officials for inclusion in official documents intended for use as evidence, potentially causing harm to others or the public.
He is also accused of operating a studio business in a sector restricted to Thai nationals under Thailand’s foreign business regulations and of allowing Thai nationals or Thai entities to assist in conducting a foreign-owned business without the required authorisation.
Investigators said they had received information that Goren was staying at a house in Pai and travelled to the location to execute the arrest warrant. Officers confirmed his identity before taking him into custody.
Police said Goren acknowledged that he was the person named in the warrant and stated that he had not previously been arrested under the warrant.
He was informed of the charges and his legal rights before being transferred to investigators for further legal proceedings.
