Following a viral video covering the subject of fraud; companies and property specifically addressing Phuket, Desmond Hughes wrote this article for his regular Property Watch column in the Phuket Gazette. Whilst property fraud is serious and victims are often innocent, Desmond provides a little balance to the sensationalist reporting attributed to 3 minute summaries of what are often complex cases involving details spanning years. There are also some protections that those investing in foreign countries can obtain through a combination of good advice; limiting risk; choosing spouses carefully; and accepting responsibility for actions with money.
