Eviction threat for Australians who put life savings into Thai dream homes

By Lindsay Murdoch
Updated November 27 2014 - 7:08am, first published November 26 2014 - 4:31pm
Melbourne retiree Daryl Davies outside the Chom Tawan residential development on Phuket's west coast. He and other buyers face eviction. Photo: supplied
Melbourne retiree Daryl Davies outside the Chom Tawan residential development on Phuket's west coast. He and other buyers face eviction. Photo: supplied
Melbourne retiree Daryl Davies outside the Chom Tawan residential development on Phuket's west coast. He and other buyers face eviction. Photo: supplied
Melbourne retiree Daryl Davies outside the Chom Tawan residential development on Phuket's west coast. He and other buyers face eviction. Photo: supplied
Another property on the Chom Tawan development in Phuket. Photo: www.tawanproperties.com
Another property on the Chom Tawan development in Phuket. Photo: www.tawanproperties.com
Napawan Asia Limited, the developer of the Chom Tawan residential estate, owes millions to the Industrial Commercial Bank of China. Photo: www.tawanproperties.com
Napawan Asia Limited, the developer of the Chom Tawan residential estate, owes millions to the Industrial Commercial Bank of China. Photo: www.tawanproperties.com
Melbourne retiree Daryl Davies outside the Chom Tawan residential development on Phuket's west coast. He and other buyers face eviction. Photo: supplied
Melbourne retiree Daryl Davies outside the Chom Tawan residential development on Phuket's west coast. He and other buyers face eviction. Photo: supplied
Melbourne retiree Daryl Davies outside the Chom Tawan residential development on Phuket's west coast. He and other buyers face eviction. Photo: supplied
Melbourne retiree Daryl Davies outside the Chom Tawan residential development on Phuket's west coast. He and other buyers face eviction. Photo: supplied

Phuket: Daryl Davies knew when he saw the luxurious homes set amid eight tropical acres with stunning sea views that this is where he wanted to spend his retirement years.