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Thai property crackdown: Foreign buyers hit pause on villas as nominee loophole closes

Thailand's crackdown on a loophole that effectively bypasses its restrictions on land ownership by foreigners is causing prospective buyers to delay purchase decisions on luxury villas in resort destinations such as Phuket and Koh Samui, according to agents.

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What happened Thai property crackdown: Foreign buyers hit pause on villas as nominee loophole closes.
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Bangkok PostNews report · Jun 21, 8:10 AM

Thai property crackdown: Foreign buyers hit pause on villas as nominee loophole closes

Thailand's crackdown on a loophole that effectively bypasses its restrictions on land ownership by foreigners is causing prospective buyers to delay purchase decisions on luxury villas in r...

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South China Morning PostNews report · Jun 21, 3:30 AM

Thai property crackdown: Foreign buyers hit pause on villas as nominee loophole closes

Thailand’s crackdown on a loophole that effectively bypasses its restrictions on land ownership by foreigners is causing prospective buyers to delay purchase decisions on luxury villas in r...

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Jun 21, 3:30 AM: South China Morning Post joined the source map.

Jun 21, 8:10 AM: Bangkok Post joined the source map.

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