Phuket Files 39 Foreign Land Cases, Probes 317 More
Phuket – Phuket authorities are pressing forward with a sweeping campaign against unlawful land holdings by foreign investors, sending 39 cases to police investigators and examining an additional 317 suspected violations. Governor Chotnarin Kedsom, chairing the second provincial police committee meeting of 2026, confirmed that the province is enforcing the Interior Ministry’s urgent directive to […]
Unlicensed Hotels in Phuket Targeted as Thai Government Expands Nominee Investigations
Phuket— Deputy Interior Minister Polpree Suwanchawee has intensified efforts to dismantle nominee business structures in Thailand, leading a high-profile inspection of hotels in Phuket suspected of foreign-controlled ownership. The campaign underscores the government’s stance that “Thailand’s land must belong to Thai people.” During the inspection of hotels across three districts in Phuket, authorities discovered three […]
Introducing the Gem of Phuket – Anchan Emerald
Phuket – A new icon of refined tropical luxury, Anchan Emerald is the 15th prestigious development by Anchan Villas, representing an investment value of over THB 1.4 billion across more than 40,000 square meters in the sought-after Pru Champa residential enclave—one of Phuket’s most desirable addresses. Crafted from over 19 years of excellence in luxury […]
Three Unlicensed Hotels Exposed Nominee Structures in Phuket
Phuket — Authorities in Phuket have intensified inspections against unlawful hotel operations, uncovering three establishments running without proper licenses. The coordinated operation, led by provincial officials and police, targeted properties in Thalang and Mueang districts suspected of violating the Hotel Act B.E. 2547 (2004). Investigators found complex shareholder structures involving cross-holdings and nominee arrangements, raising concerns […]
Deputy Interior Minister Orders Probe into Foreign-Owned Businesses Over Suspected Illegal Hotels in Patong
Deputy Interior Minister Cracks Down on Unlicensed Hotels in Phuket Phuket — Deputy Interior Minister Polpee Suwanachawi continued his second day of inspections in Phuket, intensifying efforts to regulate foreign-owned businesses and enforce compliance with Thai law. The minister led a team to investigate hotels and establishments flagged by complaints. Two hotels were found operating without […]
Luxury Villa Nominee in Phuket Leads to Foreigner’s Arrest in Thailand
Bangkok— The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has apprehended a foreign national accused of using Thai nominees to illegally operate a luxury villa rental business in Phuket. On Wednesday (June 8th), officers from the DSI’s Surveillance and Intelligence Center, working in coordination with Immigration Police at Suvarnabhumi Airport, arrested Mr. Ajid (surname withheld) under Criminal […]
Thailand Privilege Reaffirms its Highest Safety Standards for Rigorous Member Screening in Collaboration with...
Phuket Businesses Back End of 60-Day Free Visa, Accept Short-Term Dip in Tourism
Similan Islands National Park Rakes in Over 215 Million Baht
