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Thailand cracks down on foreign property ownership via nominee loophole

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Thailand is intensifying its crackdown on foreign ownership of property, particularly targeting the use of Thai nationals as nominee shareholders to circumvent legal restrictions. Authorities have identified thousands of companies suspected of employing these illegal structures, especially in the real estate and tourism sectors. This crackdown has led to the prosecution of hundreds of companies and aims to recover significant lost revenue, impacting foreign buyer interest in luxury properties, especially in popular tourist destinations like Phuket and Koh Samui. AI

RANK_REASON Significant policy change and regulatory action impacting foreign investment. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Thailand cracks down on foreign property ownership via nominee loophole

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Cheryl Arcibal ·

    Thai property crackdown: Foreign buyers hit pause on villas as nominee loophole closes

    Thailand’s crackdown on a loophole that effectively bypasses its restrictions on land ownership by foreigners is causing prospective buyers to delay purchase decisions on luxury villas in resort destinations such as Phuket and Koh Samui, according to agents. Bangkok has stepped u…

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