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Officials push zoning to end Bang Khanun protected forest land dispute
Officials push zoning to end Bang Khanun protected forest land dispute
Tuesday 22 July 2025 11:51 AM
PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy and Phuket provincial authorities have agreed to move forward with creating a zoning plan to resolve the long-standing issue of land encroachment in the Bang Khanun national forest reserve in Thalang.
Step by Step: Business Ventures ‒ Operating Legally in a Restricted Landscape
Step by Step: Business Ventures ‒ Operating Legally in a Restricted Landscape
Sunday 15 June 2025 09:00 AM
OPINION: Thailand’s dynamic economic landscape, long a beacon for foreign investment and expatriate ventures, is undergoing a significant recalibration. For years, the allure of the ‘Land of Smiles’ coupled with what some perceived as regulatory ambiguities, fostered a fertile ground for diverse foreign-led businesses. However, beneath the surface of vibrant markets and burgeoning tourism, deeper structural concerns have prompted Bangkok to assert greater control over its economic destiny.
Airbnb in Thailand: Goldmine or legal minefield?
Airbnb in Thailand: Goldmine or legal minefield?
Saturday 14 June 2025 12:30 PM
You’ve seen the Instagram reels. A dreamy villa, an infinity pool and a “booked solid on Airbnb” caption. But behind the hashtags and high yields lies a murky legal maze that most property owners in Thailand are either ignoring ‒ or tiptoeing through like it's a minefield.
Step by Step: The ‘Nominee Clampdown’ state of play
Step by Step: The ‘Nominee Clampdown’ state of play
Sunday 8 June 2025 06:00 PM
OPINION: Thailand, long a beacon for foreign investors and lifestyle seekers, is currently navigating a period of significant legal and economic recalibration. The country’s  vibrant economy, heavily reliant on tourism and foreign capital, finds itself at a crossroads as Thai authorities intensify their crackdown on “nominee” arrangements and clarify long-standing ambiguities in property lease laws.
New hotel law raises safety concerns
New hotel law raises safety concerns
Monday 2 June 2025 09:39 AM
BANGKOK: The Thai Hotels Association (THA) has raised the alarm for property owners over a new draft law for hotels, warning it could infringe on the rights of residents and compromise tourist safety, which is already a blemish for Thailand.
Navigating Thai real estate
Navigating Thai real estate
Sunday 1 June 2025 11:00 AM
Thailand’s real estate market offers diverse opportunities for foreign investors, yet its legal framework imposes distinct restrictions on land ownership. 
Minister calls for tougher law on nominee firms
Minister calls for tougher law on nominee firms
Wednesday 28 May 2025 12:44 PM
BANGKOK: Deputy Commerce Minister Napintorn Srisanpang is pushing for a new law to further crack down on businesses that use Thai nominees, with such entities expected to be wiped out within six months.
Commerce Ministry steps up nominee probe
Commerce Ministry steps up nominee probe
Thursday 22 May 2025 10:33 AM
BANGKOK: The Commerce Ministry is accelerating its investigation into nominee businesses while aiming to finalise revisions to the 1999 Anti-Money Laundering Act within three months.
Phuket condos dominate supply, branded residences, landed properties gain traction
Phuket condos dominate supply, branded residences, landed properties gain traction
Sunday 18 May 2025 11:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket’s residential property market is evolving rapidly in 2025, with developers responding to lifestyle-driven demand, rising costs and growing interest in branded real estate, according to a new report from consultancy C9 Hotelworks.
Phuket unfazed by weak Chinese market
Phuket unfazed by weak Chinese market
Wednesday 14 May 2025 12:58 PM
PHUKET: The sluggish Chinese market should have a short-term impact on Phuket as well as Thailand, as the island can attract other foreign arrivals and long-stay markets, according to Lan Kwai Fong Group, an operator of residential projects in the province.
Ukrainian woman wanted for trashing condo arrested ‒ again
Ukrainian woman wanted for trashing condo arrested ‒ again
Wednesday 14 May 2025 10:01 AM
PHUKET: A Ukrainian woman accused of vandalising a condominium in Phuket was arrested in Phuket Town yesterday (May 13) after failing to attend a scheduled meeting with police.
Step by Step: Phuket’s Property Market – A Looming Correction?
Step by Step: Phuket’s Property Market – A Looming Correction?
Sunday 11 May 2025 09:00 AM
OPINION: Phuket’s real estate sector has long attracted foreign investors and holidaymakers, experiencing a significant boom in the post-pandemic era, driven by a resurgence in tourism. However, beneath this surface of vigorous growth, substantial concerns are emerging that could destabilise the market.
Building for the Future: Time Capsule Ceremony Marks Milestone at Layan Verde
Building for the Future: Time Capsule Ceremony Marks Milestone at Layan Verde
Sunday 4 May 2025 11:00 AM
In northern Phuket, in the prestigious Layan area, construction has officially begun on Layan Verde – a landmark mixed-use development already being hailed as the island’s first truly iconic residential and resort real estate project. Developed by VillaCarte Group, this visionary undertaking is designed to set a new benchmark in sustainable luxury living, while enhancing Phuket’s appeal as a premium investment destination.
Ukrainian woman tags, trashes condo, landlord files complaint with police
Ukrainian woman tags, trashes condo, landlord files complaint with police
Friday 2 May 2025 09:21 AM
PHUKET: A landlord has filed a formal complaint with police after a Ukrainian tourist left a rented condominium unit badly damaged and failed to vacate the property after the lease expired.
Step by Step: Phuket's Paradise Lost? Resale market faces Bangkok's condo conundrum
Step by Step: Phuket's Paradise Lost? Resale market faces Bangkok's condo conundrum
Sunday 20 April 2025 09:00 AM
OPINION: The familiar thrum of the car tyres on the long drive from Phuket to Bangkok over Songkran usually fills me with a sense of anticipation. Swapping the frenetic beach parties of the island for the equally chaotic, yet somehow different, energy of the capital has become a tradition.
Wanted: Industry figures brand migrant workers ‘vital’ for Phuket
Wanted: Industry figures brand migrant workers ‘vital’ for Phuket
Saturday 12 April 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Amid a campaign by officials targetting Myanmar migrant workers on the island, and amid much derision against foreign workers in comments online many Thais, several key local industry figures have come to the defence of Phuket’s migrant workforce, saying plainly that the development of Phuket relies on foreign workers, mostly from Myanmar, to fill labour shortages in industries vital for the island.
Russians lead the way with Phuket work permits
Russians lead the way with Phuket work permits
Sunday 6 April 2025 12:24 PM
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Employment Office (PPEO) has released its ‘Labour Market Review’ for April 2025, showing that 25% of all work permits currently valid in Phuket have been issued to Russian nationals.
Yellow Zone: Phuket Chief Town Planner pushes for bigger buildings in ‘low density’ areas
Yellow Zone: Phuket Chief Town Planner pushes for bigger buildings in ‘low density’ areas
Sunday 30 March 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: With green areas fast disappearing across Phuket, the chief of the Phuket office of the Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning (DPT Phuket), Pakorn Waraphasakul, is aiming to allow more, even larger, buildings in the so-called ‘Yellow Zones’, the areas already designated for low-density residential housing.
Banyan Tree Residences Sichon: A New Benchmark in Luxury Coastal Living and Investment
Banyan Tree Residences Sichon: A New Benchmark in Luxury Coastal Living and Investment
Saturday 22 March 2025 01:00 PM
SICHON, THAILAND: As Thailand’s luxury real estate market continues to grow, savvy investors are setting their sights on Banyan Tree Residences Sichon, an exclusive beachfront sanctuary in Nakhon Si Thammarat. With strong tourism and infrastructure development driving demand for high-end residences, Sichon is emerging as a prime destination for discerning buyers seeking both lifestyle and investment opportunities.
Step by Step: Phuket’s property panic ‒ Thai lease ruling rocks expat community
Step by Step: Phuket’s property panic ‒ Thai lease ruling rocks expat community
Sunday 16 March 2025 09:00 AM
OPINION: A recent Thai court ruling, invalidating the automatic renewal of 30-year property leases, has sent tremors through Phuket’s expat community, shattering the illusion of long-term security. While the legal ambiguity surrounding lease renewals has lingered for years, the court’s decisive stance has transformed abstract concern into palpable panic.

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