Thai police in Surat Thani wrapped up the second phase of their crackdown on foreign nominee businesses on Koh Phangan on Saturday, arresting 22 foreigners and seizing more than 40 rai of land worth over 200 million baht.
The stepped-up operation began earlier this month, with the first phase launched on May 13. Authorities pursued 37 cases and conducted 27 searches on the tourist island, which has been plagued by illegal activities involving foreigners and Thai nominees.
