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Thai Authorities plan to implement a new program aimed at streamlining bureaucracy, the goal being to make investment processes faster, which should greatly benefit the Thai business sector.

Crackdowns on nominee structures are of concern to expats in the business community, but legally set up companies, such as BOI Companies and Thai Amity Companies, will not be effected.

Banking in Thailand is going through some changes which in some cases may even include providing reasons to bank officials as to why ones needs to change money into smaller denominations.

In some cases solutions that comply with the law may be available with regard to nominee structures so that usage of that property is possible depending on the facts of the situation.

Authorities continue to go after nominee corporations and have uncovered multiple networks, which involve foreigners and restricted occupations such as hotels, and land ownership and development.

The recent fire in an entertainment venue will very likely result in heavy scrutiny in these types of establishments to ensure they meet all the safety standards and hold the correct licences.

There is an initiative by Law enforcement to look into the use of nominee structures especially as it pertains to businesses concerning hotels and wellness.