27/10/2026
Thailand is investigating 1,397 companies suspected of holding land for foreigners. That's 2,360 plots worth around 14 billion baht, with investigations due by December. Land held this way can be forced into a sale.
The root problem: foreigners can't own land in Thailand. Many got around it with a Thai company and Thai names on paper. That's a nominee setup, and it's illegal.
Malaysia works differently. Foreigners can buy in their own name, with state approval. Each state sets a minimum price, and some property types are off-limits.
Before you buy anywhere in Asia, ask one question first: whose name goes on the title?
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