Guide
The Thai Property Crackdown: What Every Foreign Owner Needs To Know
125,622 companies under active government screening. Here is what it means and what to do next.
“Really useful guide Callum, and good content. Keep it up”
What is covered:
- The full enforcement timeline — what happened and when
- What Section 94 of the Land Code means in practice
- Which structures are completely legal and which are under investigation
- The four legal routes still available to foreign buyers
- What to do if you already own through a nominee structure
What is it all about?
I was in Koh Samui last month. I sat across from business owners who had been raided.
This is not theoretical anymore.
Thailand has completed seven enforcement phases. A Deputy Prime Minister is chairing the coordination meetings. Five government agencies are working simultaneously.
I am not a lawyer. This guide is for information only based on my experience of living in Asia for 12 years, and investing in property accross multiple countries for 15 years.