Police raided 12 properties worth about 800 million baht in Bang Lamung, suspecting foreign owners were hiding behind Thai nominees. If illegal ownership is confirmed, forced sales could follow within 180 days. The PM has ordered nationwide probes to finish by end-2026, and the Department of Lands has flagged 13,088 suspect parties covering 5,467 rai. Thai people who lend their names to foreign-owned property or companies now face criminal charges. Owners and agents in Pattaya and Chon Buri areas should check who really owns and funds any property or company they rent, sell or work with.