Laws and Regulation
Wealthy Foreigners Can Now Buy Land, Houses in Thailand
The Thai government has agreed to allow foreigners to purchase houses and up to a rai of land if they can show an investment of at least 40 million baht. The directive will be in effect for five years after it has been published in the Royal Gazette, which should be soon, the government said. […]
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Gov’t Issues New Guidelines Scrutinising Casino Businesses
The Commercial Gambling Management Commission of Cambodia (CGMC) 20 October issued new guidelines to further regulate casino businesses in Cambodia. According to the announcement, the summary of the guidelines includes: Casino operators must apply for a license or renew the casino license with CGMC or face legal action. Licensed casino operators can operate a casino […]
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Gov’t Reallocates Over 10,000ha of Land from Battambang to Pailin Administration
The Battambang and Pailin provincial administrations have agreed to reallocate over 10,000 hectares in the Samlot and Kamrieng districts from Battambang administration to be under the administration of the Pailin provincial administration. According to a meeting between Battambang and Pailin administrative officers on 19 October, the land reallocation was made in accordance with the order […]
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Differences between pledge and transfer of title for security
Pledge (pawning) and transfer of title for security are somewhat similar in the act that the debtors use their property as collateral to borrow money from creditors under an agreed period and interest rate. However, there are some differences that frequently cause trouble for debtors and creditors. Pledge or pawning can be done with collateral […]
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Authority Urges People to Not Sell Concessional Land Obtained Via LASED III
A senior official of the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction has urged people not to sell social concessional land obtained from the Land Allocation for Social Affairs and Economic Development Project Phase III (LASED III) in Kbal Damrey commune, Sambo district, Kratie province. H.E Rath Hok, Undersecretary of State of the Ministry […]
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PM Hun Sen: No Relocation of Preah Dak Villagers Yet; Authorities Carefully Studying
Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen confirmed that there have been no house demolitions or any order to relocate people in Preah Dak commune, asking residents to calm down as the government will study closely before implementing any projects. PM Hun Sen gave the statement on 6 October, in response to the gathering of Preah Dak […]
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Street Vendors in Kep Given 10 days to Demolish Disorganised Stalls, or Face Fine
The Kep City Administration has ordered all vendors to demolish their disorganized stalls along Kep’s streets before 15 October 2022 or face legal action. Kep City Governor Kheng Yuan said on 4 October that vendors and authorities have met and reached an agreement. Vendors are allowed to sell and temporarily build their stalls only during […]
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MPWT Warns Locals to Stop Breaking Expressway Fencing
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has warned the locals to stop breaking or cutting barbed razor wire fences along the expressway after finding out many spots have been damaged. During the inspection on 28 September led by MPWT’s Undersecretary of State HE Soeng Sokong, the team found that the locals have been […]
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PM Orders Crackdown on Illegal Gambling & Related Crimes, Pushing Local Authorities to Take Prompt Action
Prime Minister Hun Sen has ordered a crackdown on illegal gambling and related crimes in a timely manner, emphasizing that Cambodia does not allow “anarchy” to occur on its soil. According to a voice message on 17 September, the PM strongly ordered the provincial and regional authorities to take responsibility, warning them he would remove […]
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Gov’t to Amend PP & SHV Airport Management Contracts
The Cambodian government has set up a new inter-ministerial committee to review and amend the existing investment agreements of Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville International Airports. According to the announcement dated 7 September, the new inter-ministerial committee is chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Chea Sophara with HE Mao Havannal as the deputy chairman. The committee is […]
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