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Scrutiny guidelines to prevent land holding for the benefit of foreigners

This newsletter outlines Thailand’s legal restrictions on land ownership by foreigners and scrutiny measures applied to Thai companies with foreign shareholding. Under the Land Code, land officers are empowered to investigate shareholding structures and transactions to prevent nominee arrangements. Violations may result in forced sale, fines, or imprisonment.

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The Checking Guidelines for Preventing Holding Land for the Benefit of Foreigners
Penalties for Holding Land for the Benefit of Foreigners

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