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Thai Authorities Investigate 11,000 Companies Over Suspected Land Nominee Schemes
The Ministry of Interior is scrutinizing over 11,000 companies suspected of acting as nominees for foreign land ownership, with assets valued at 85 billion baht.
According to a report by Matichon Online, Polphee Suwanchawee, an official at the Ministry of Interior, has announced that authorities are investigating approximately 11,000 companies suspected of operating as nominees to facilitate illegal foreign land ownership in Thailand. The total value of land holdings currently under scrutiny is estimated at 85 billion baht.
Officials have observed that some of these entities have begun transferring assets in an apparent attempt to evade detection as the government intensifies its oversight. The Ministry is currently conducting a comprehensive scan of thousands of additional companies to determine if they are violating regulations regarding foreign land acquisition.
For residents and expatriates, this crackdown highlights a significant shift in regulatory enforcement regarding property ownership. While the investigation is ongoing, it underscores the importance of ensuring that any property transactions or corporate structures involving land are fully compliant with Thai law. At this stage, the specific identities of the companies involved and the final legal consequences for those found in violation remain to be confirmed by the authorities. The government continues to process data to identify further irregularities in land holding patterns across the country.
