Phuket Private Sector Urges Government to Form Task Force on Nominee Investor Issues
Phuket's private sector has urged the government to establish a dedicated task force to address the issue of nominee investors in real estate. Citing concerns that this practice is negatively impacting the property market, they also proposed a "Phuket Quality Resident Sandbox" to facilitate long-term stays for high-quality foreign residents.
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