Phase 6 Operation Targets Illegal Nominee-Owned Pool Villas in Hua Hin

According to a report by Thai Post, senior police officials, including Pol. Lt. Gen. Samran Nuanma and Pol. Lt. Gen. Noppasil Poonsawat, have led the sixth phase of a nationwide crackdown on foreign nominee land ownership. The operation specifically targeted illegal pool villa developments in the Hua Hin district.

During the investigation, authorities identified 33 companies suspected of holding land titles on behalf of foreign nationals, a practice that circumvents Thai land ownership laws. The total value of the assets under scrutiny is estimated at approximately 300 million baht.

For residents and travelers, this operation highlights the ongoing government effort to enforce property ownership regulations. While the crackdown focuses on corporate entities and illegal nominee structures, it underscores the importance of verifying the legal status of property developments.

Several details remain to be confirmed, including the specific identities of the foreign nationals involved, the potential legal consequences for the identified companies, and whether this operation will lead to further seizures or structural changes in the local real estate market. Authorities have not yet released a full list of the affected properties, and the investigation into the 33 companies is currently ongoing.