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Anutin visits Koh Phangan
May 14, 2026
Deputy PM Anutin Charnvirakul visited Koh Phangan on Wednesday as nearly 300 officers launched a major crackdown on suspected illegal foreign business networks. Authorities raided 27 companies linked to 37 land plots, investigating alleged nominee ownership schemes used to hide foreign control of businesses and land.
Investigators say almost 68% of registered businesses on Koh Phangan and Koh Samui involve foreign investment. Probes are focusing on firms and land holdings linked to Israeli, French, British and Russian investors.
One foreign national and three Thai nationals were arrested during the operation for allegedly running a business using proxy ownership structures to bypass Thai law.
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Mark Hampson Photography
May 14, 2026
Photographer Mark Hampson, now based in Koh Samui, is gaining attention for his bold and cinematic portrait photography that blends dramatic lighting, vivid colors, and creative outdoor settings. Through Mark Hampson Photography, Hampson showcases a portfolio ranging from fashion and wedding photography to stylized location shoots across Thailand.Known for his energetic and hands-on shooting style, Hampson often incorporates custom props, natural landscapes, and atmospheric compositions to create striking visual storytelling. His growing body of work has attracted collaborations with models and creatives both locally and internationally
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