Intouch Holdings controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2006
Controversy over the Shinawatra family share sale
The sale of the Shinawatra family's 49.6 percent stake to Temasek-linked entities became a major Thai political controversy. Criticism concerned tax treatment, foreign ownership, alleged conflicts of interest and changes to telecommunications investment rules. The issue helped intensify opposition to Thaksin Shinawatra and his government.
2003
Supinya Klangnarong libel dispute
Shin Corporation brought criminal and civil proceedings against media-rights advocate Supinya Klangnarong and Thai Post over comments alleging that the company benefited from government policies. The criminal case was dismissed in 2006, and the civil action was subsequently withdrawn.