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Browse all resources and articles covering Thai property law, compliance, and ownership structures.
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Land Department Steps Up Nominee Landholding Crackdown — What Foreign Property Owners Must Know
Thailand's Department of Lands has announced tougher checks on nominee landholding structures, backed by a prime ministerial visit to Koh Phangan and 300-officer raids. Foreign owners face urgent compliance decisions.
Thais Warned Against Acting as Nominees - Government Targets Thai Facilitators in Foreign Business Crackdown May 2026
Thai government issues direct warning to citizens not to act as nominees for foreign businesses, with Foreign Business Act Section 36 carrying up to three years' prison and 1 million baht fines for those who knowingly assist or fail to prevent offences.
Thailand Intensifies Nominee Business Crackdown - 6,551 Illegal Foreign Entities Identified May 2026
Thai government reports 60% drop in high-risk nominee companies and 6,551 suspected illegal foreign entities under intensified crackdown using linked databases and proactive investigations.
Thailand Signs 23-Agency MOU Against Nominee Firms and Grey Capital
Thailand has signed a 23-agency MOU at Government House to integrate data, monitor suspicious businesses and dismantle nominee structures. Effective immediately.
Thailand's 'Quick Big Win' Cuts At-Risk Nominee Company Registrations by 60% in Q1 2026
Thailand's Quick Big Win policy cut at-risk nominee company registrations 60% in Q1 2026, with tightened laws, expanded probes and inter-agency data sharing.
Krabi 'Ghost Office' Raid Exposes 500+ Nominee Companies Across Southern Thailand
A Krabi police raid has exposed a nominee network of 500+ firms across Krabi, Phuket and Surat Thani, with a staged 'ghost office' and accounting firm at its centre.
Thailand to Overhaul Foreign Business Act in Biggest Reform Since 1999
Thailand's Ministry of Commerce launches first major FBA reform in over two decades, targeting nominee structures, cross-shareholding loopholes, and introducing asset seizure.
Leasehold vs Freehold Thailand - What Foreign Buyers Need to Know
Leasehold vs freehold Thailand explained for foreign buyers. Compare ownership rights, legal risks, financing, and how Better-than-Freehold delivers compliant alternatives.
Can Foreigners Buy Property in Thailand? Legal Options and Risks Explained
Complete guide to foreign property ownership in Thailand. Understand legal options, nominee risks, AMLA 2025 enforcement, and compliant alternatives for secure investment.
Foreign Property Ownership Thailand - Legal Framework, Structures, and Compliant Solutions
Comprehensive guide to foreign property ownership in Thailand. Legal structures, enforcement risks, registered rights, and how Better-than-Freehold delivers compliant ownership.
Nominee Structure Conversion - Legal Process Thailand
Step-by-step guide to converting nominee company structures to compliant Better-than-Freehold alternatives. Timeline, process, costs, and what happens during conversion.
Asset Protection Strategies Thailand Property
Practical guide to protecting property assets in Thailand during the enforcement period. What works, what doesn't, and how Better-than-Freehold provides compliant asset protection.
Better-than-Freehold Implementation Guide
Step-by-step guide to implementing Better-than-Freehold for Thai property investment. Covers onboarding, registration, financing, and the 6-8 week timeline.
DBD Company Investigations Thailand - What Property Owners Need to Know
Understanding Thailand's Department of Business Development investigation process. DBD powers, Biz Regist platform, AI screening criteria, and inter-agency enforcement coordination.
DBD Tightens Foreign Business Registration Rules – New Nominee Order Takes Effect April 2026
Thailand's DBD is preparing stricter registration rules targeting nominee structures. New order expected mid-March 2026, effective 1 April. What foreign property owners need to know.
What Happens When Your Nominee Company Gets Investigated - Thailand 2026
Step-by-step guide to what happens when Thailand's DBD investigates your nominee company. Triggers, process, consequences, and how to respond before it is too late.
DBD Targets 110,000 Foreign-Invested Companies in Escalated Nominee and Shell Account Crackdown
Thailand's Department of Business Development is investigating over 110,000 companies with foreign investments across 12 key provinces, targeting nominee structures and fraudulent shell accounts.
DBD Order 2/2568 - New Company Registration Rules Thailand 2026
DBD Order 2/2568 introduces stricter registration requirements for Thai companies with foreign involvement. Understand the 3-month bank statement rule and nominee detection measures.
Sap Ing Sith - What Agents Won't Tell You!
Sap Ing Sith (ROLA) is marketed as ownership for foreigners in Thailand. The reality is a 30-year wasting asset with no renewal guarantee.
Hua Hin Nominee Company Enforcement – DBD Investigation 2026
Hua Hin foreign property owners face systematic DBD investigations targeting nominee companies. Understand enforcement patterns, compliance requirements, and Better-than-Freehold protection strategies.
Thailand Nominee Company Crackdown – AMLA 2025
Thailand intensifies enforcement against nominee companies under AMLA 2025. What it means for property owners, professionals, and investors.
Tourism Property Investment in Thailand – Legal Guide
Legal compliance guide for Thailand tourism property investment covering licensing, FBA rules, AMLA 2025, and compliant ownership options.
How Foreigners Can Buy Property in Thailand Legally
A complete legal guide for foreigners buying property in Thailand. Learn compliant structures, avoid nominee risks, and protect your investment.
What Is Better-than-Freehold™? Legal Definition
Better-than-Freehold™ is a compliant ownership structure using registered contracts to eliminate nominee risk and support financing.
Nominee Company Risks in Thailand – 2025 Update
Understand nominee company risks in Thailand under AMLA 2025, including criminal liability, penalties, and compliant alternatives.
Thailand AMLA 2025 – Legal Changes Explained
A clear analysis of Thailand's AMLA 2025 amendments, enforcement priorities, and the criminalisation of nominee structures.
Anti-Money Laundering Act Thailand – Compliance
Essential AML compliance guidance for Thai property professionals covering gatekeeper duties, transparency rules, and legal exposure.
Foreign Business Act Restrictions Thailand – 2025
A practical guide to Foreign Business Act restrictions affecting property investment, licensing, and compliant ownership structures.
Thailand Property Market Analysis – 2025 Guide
Independent analysis of Thailand's property market in 2025, including trends, risks, and compliant opportunities for developers.
Gatekeeper Liability in Thailand – Legal Definition
A legal definition of gatekeeper liability under Thailand's AMLA framework, including obligations, enforcement, and professional risk.
Lawyer Liability Under AMLA 2025 – Thailand
An analysis of lawyer liability under AMLA 2025, covering gatekeeper duties, criminal exposure, and compliant client structures.
Legal Foreign Property Ownership Options in Thailand
Compare legal foreign property ownership options in Thailand, including condos, leasehold, and compliant alternatives to nominees.