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Thailand’s enforcement of restrictions on foreign land ownership and nominee arrangements has become increasingly active during 2025 through 2026. The latest development, dated yesterday, is
Thailand’s nominee problem has long been discussed in hushed tones at expat dinners and property expos, with some less scrupulous agents offering various means of
This guidance is intended for foreign nationals and Thai nationals who are the subject of a formal investigation into alleged nominee shareholding arrangements. Such investigations
Since 1 January, 2026, the Department of Business Development (DBD) has enforced a series of administrative orders that systematically dismantle the era of passive nominee
A nominee shareholder arrangement occurs when a Thai national holds shares in a company on behalf of a foreigner in order to circumvent foreign ownership restrictions under the Foreign Business Act. Such arrangements are illegal under Sections 36 and 37 of the Act and can result in criminal penalties for both the Thai nominee and the foreign beneficiary.
Koh Phangan is widely known for its beaches and nightlife, yet recent investigations have revealed a more complex and legally sensitive issue beneath the surface.
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