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Officials warn over ‘0% tax’ Phuket property claims targeting foreigners

Thai authorities have warned that online claims promising "0% tax" on luxury property purchases in Phuket for foreigners are misleading and potentially illegal. The scheme falsely marketed unlimited stays in Thailand alongside tax-free prop

28 Apr The Phuket News

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.

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