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Anutin orders probe into officials over foreign nominee firms and land encroachment
Anutin orders probe into officials over foreign nominee firms and land encroachment
Friday 15 May 2026 08:50 AM
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered an urgent investigation into local officials in Phuket and Surat Thani provinces over alleged involvement in foreign nominee businesses, illegal land encroachment and other unlawful activities in major tourist areas.
PM vows end to Freedom Beach encroachment
PM vows end to Freedom Beach encroachment
Thursday 14 May 2026 08:43 AM
PHUKET: Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited Freedom Beach in Phuket yesterday evening (May 13) to follow up on the crackdown against alleged encroachment on protected forest land, declaring that the government would no longer tolerate influential groups exploiting public land and natural resources.
Freedom Beach suspect surrenders over land encroachment
Freedom Beach suspect surrenders over land encroachment
Wednesday 13 May 2026 10:12 AM
PHUKET: A man accused of encroaching on protected forest land at Freedom Beach in Karon has surrendered to police to acknowledge charges in four separate cases involving more than 10 rai of damaged land.
The Base Cherng Talay cleared by inspection
The Base Cherng Talay cleared by inspection
Tuesday 12 May 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Officials have conducted an intensive inspection of the ‘The Base Cherng Talay’ condominium project in Thalang in a move aimed at strengthening confidence in Phuket’s real estate sector ahead of unit ownership transfers to buyers.
Phuket MP challenges PM’s anti-mafia pledge
Phuket MP challenges PM’s anti-mafia pledge
Monday 11 May 2026 09:21 AM
PHUKET: Phuket MP Chalermpong Saengdee publicly questioned Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s commitment to tackling alleged mafia influence and illegal land occupation in Phuket after the abrupt cancellation of a planned inspection at Freedom Beach on Sunday (May 10).
Anutin to inspect Bang Tao, Freedom Beach over 'mafia' death threat
Anutin to inspect Bang Tao, Freedom Beach over 'mafia' death threat
Sunday 10 May 2026 08:00 AM
PHUKET: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is scheduled to visit Phuket today (May 10) to inspect alleged beach encroachment at Bang Tao Beach and Freedom Beach, following public calls for government action after a Phuket MP reported receiving death threats linked to his investigation into illegal land use in the area.
Phuket MP faces death threat over Freedom Beach probe
Phuket MP faces death threat over Freedom Beach probe
Wednesday 6 May 2026 10:46 AM
PHUKET: A Phuket MP has warned he could be the next target of violence after a threatening message allegedly posted by a local influential figure, amid an ongoing crackdown on illegal land encroachment at Freedom Beach.
Bang Tao restaurants cleared from beachfront sand
Bang Tao restaurants cleared from beachfront sand
Thursday 30 April 2026 10:25 AM
PHUKET: Authorities have cleared restaurant furniture from the beachfront at Bang Tao Beach and removed illegal structures encroaching on public sand, reaffirming that the beach area remains government land despite adjacent businesses operating legally on titled plots.
Officials warn over ‘0% tax’ Phuket property claims targeting foreigners
Officials warn over ‘0% tax’ Phuket property claims targeting foreigners
Tuesday 28 April 2026 12:16 PM
PHUKET: Thai authorities have issued a formal warning after online claims that foreigners can buy luxury homes in Phuket with “0% tax” and secure unlimited stays in Thailand were found to be misleading and potentially in breach of the law.
Visa-free scheme faces rollback amid tourist concerns
Visa-free scheme faces rollback amid tourist concerns
Thursday 23 April 2026 11:58 AM
PHUKET: Thailand is preparing to review ‒ and potentially roll back ‒ its 60-day visa-free entry scheme following reports of inappropriate behaviour by some foreign visitors, Minister of Tourism and Sports Surasak Panjaroenvorakul said in Phuket on Tuesday (Apr 22).
Long-stay visas for condo buyers in Phuket clarified
Long-stay visas for condo buyers in Phuket clarified
Thursday 23 April 2026 09:55 AM
PHUKET: Immigration authorities and real estate executives held a briefing on Tuesday (Apr 21) to clarify the new long-stay visa programme for foreign real estate investors, which aims to attract high-potential buyers and support economic activity in Thailand’s property sector.
Myanmar junta leader’s family buys B100mn Bangkok home
Myanmar junta leader’s family buys B100mn Bangkok home
Wednesday 1 April 2026 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: The family of Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing purchased a luxury home worth nearly B100 million in Bangkok, bypassing Thai laws prohibiting foreigners from owning land or houses in the country, according to a human rights group.
Officials remain vague on condo EIA reviews
Officials remain vague on condo EIA reviews
Monday 23 February 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Officials have offered few details on the status of several major condominium projects following a high-level review of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports for developments in protected zones across Phuket.
Real estate surge to pass B541bn
Real estate surge to pass B541bn
Sunday 22 February 2026 11:30 AM
PHUKET: Phuket’s property market remains one of Thailand’s most attractive investment destinations, with cumulative real estate investment projected to surpass B541bn over six years, driven by megaprojects, branded residences and sustained foreign demand, according to Colliers Thailand.
British Standards, Thai Prices: The Zero Phuket Bringing Award-Winning Integrity to Island Living
British Standards, Thai Prices: The Zero Phuket Bringing Award-Winning Integrity to Island Living
Sunday 22 February 2026 11:00 AM
As global demand for responsible real estate continues to rise, Phuket is emerging as an unlikely but powerful frontrunner in sustainable luxury living. At the heart of this shift is The Zero Phuket, a condominium development company redefining what modern, eco-conscious property development can look like in Southeast Asia.
Phuket up in arms on long‑stay visa
Phuket up in arms on long‑stay visa
Wednesday 18 February 2026 01:37 PM
BANGKOK: Phuket tourism operators oppose the government's policy allowing foreigners who buy real estate worth B3 million to qualify for a long‑stay visa, arguing the investment threshold is too low and could attract 'non‑quality' visitors who may engage in illegal activities, as well as risking an increase in property prices, making housing less affordable for local residents.
Phuket property still hot
Phuket property still hot
Thursday 15 January 2026 12:24 PM
BANGKOK: Phuket’s property market is outperforming Bangkok’s cooling residential sector as the island transitions from a seasonal getaway to a year-round global community, primed for a new wave of international investment, according to property consultancies.
Administrative Court rejects bid to halt Layan developments
Administrative Court rejects bid to halt Layan developments
Monday 5 January 2026 12:56 PM
PHUKET: The Phuket Administrative Court has dismissed an interim relief request by 13 petitioners seeking to halt or delay construction approvals and ongoing work at several major developments in the Layan area, ruling that it has no authority to suspend the issuance of construction permits by local administrative bodies.
Phuket luxury property market surges
Phuket luxury property market surges
Sunday 4 January 2026 11:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket’s luxury residential property market has entered a period of exceptional performance, underpinned by record tourism revenue, sustained international buyer demand and strong absorption across high-end segments, according to new research released by AYANA Phuket and Colliers Thailand.
Infrastructure-focused development shapes Layan Verde project
Infrastructure-focused development shapes Layan Verde project
Sunday 21 December 2025 11:00 AM
PHUKET: As development continues across the Bang Tao and Layan areas, infrastructure capacity and environmental management remain central concerns for residents, authorities and developers alike.

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