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KOH SAMUI – A major permit scandal is shaking one of Thailand’s busiest tourist islands. Koh Samui City Municipality has started a broad review of construction approvals after officials found suspected forged documents. [1]

The Maharashtra government has amended the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act to allow the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to collect property tax with retrospective effect. [2]

Can foreigners be landlords and rent out property in Thailand? What foreign property owners need to know before renting out homes or condos in Thailand Yes, foreigners can be landlords in Thailand, but preferably only through legal channels, as Thai... [3]

Thinking about a property sales career? Here is how much real estate agents earn in Thailand and what it takes to succeed in 2026 Real estate sales is often seen as a high-income career with no ceiling and many are drawn in by the potential to earn ... [4]

Rock Star Coating Pros Delivers Premium Pool Deck Resurfacing Solutions for Modern Outdoor Living Rock Star Coating Pros is helping homeowners and property owners across Phoenix, Arizona address worn and unsafe outdoor surfaces by delivering pool dec... (confirmed by 5 sources) [5]

Police have identified more suspects in the scam centre case concerning Cambodian casino owner Kok An. [6]

Regional police arrested a Danish man who allegedly has been selling drugs in Pattaya for a half-dozen years and buying property in the city with the proceeds. Oersted Meyer Jensen, who w [7]

Property owners in Finland are receiving their 2025 real estate tax decisions via MyTax, with private individuals required to check their details by 15 April and corporations by 30 April. [8]

Sources
[1] TH www.chiangraitimes.com · 2026-03-23 · 75% match

Koh Samui Construction Permit Irregularities Investigated

KOH SAMUI – A major permit scandal is shaking one of Thailand’s busiest tourist islands. Koh Samui City Municipality has started a broad review of construction approvals after officials found suspected forged documents.

[2] MM indianexpress.com · 2026-03-26 · 75% match

BMC gets power to recover past property tax: What does it mean for Mumbaikars

The Maharashtra government has amended the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act to allow the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to collect property tax with retrospective effect.

[3] TH thethaiger.com · 2026-03-16 · 75% match

Can foreigners be landlords and rent out property in Thailand?

Can foreigners be landlords and rent out property in Thailand? What foreign property owners need to know before renting out homes or condos in Thailand Yes, foreigners can be landlords in Thailand, but preferably only through legal channels, as Thai

[4] TH thethaiger.com · 2026-03-18 · 75% match

Thinking about a property sales career? Here is how much real estate agents earn in Thailand and what it takes to succeed in 2026

Thinking about a property sales career? Here is how much real estate agents earn in Thailand and what it takes to succeed in 2026 Real estate sales is often seen as a high-income career with no ceiling and many are drawn in by the potential to earn

[5] MM bignewsnetwork.com · 85% match

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[6] TH bangkokpost.com · 2023-07-03 · 75% match

Police identify more suspects in Cambodian property owner’s scam case

Police have identified more suspects in the scam centre case concerning Cambodian casino owner Kok An.

[7] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2021-01-23 · 75% match

Danish property owner arrested for drug dealing in Pattaya

Regional police arrested a Danish man who allegedly has been selling drugs in Pattaya for a half-dozen years and buying property in the city with the proceeds. Oersted Meyer Jensen, who w

[8] FI www.helsinkitimes.fi · 2025-03-18 · 75% match

Small buildings still subject to real estate tax, owners must report them

Property owners in Finland are receiving their 2025 real estate tax decisions via MyTax, with private individuals required to check their details by 15 April and corporations by 30 April.

[9] TH bangkokpost.com · 2023-07-03 · 75% match

Arrest warrant out for Cambodian casino owner

The Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Cambodian property owner Kok An, accused of backing scam centres in Poipet.

[10] FI dailyfinland.fi · 2023-11-20 · 75% match

Russia vows action against Finland's border closure move

Russia vows action against Finland's border closure move Published : 20 Nov 2023, 11:54 A senior official from the Russian Foreign Ministry has pledged that Russia will take counter measures following Finland´s move to close four border crossing poin

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