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Under the Thai Condominium Act, foreigners can purchase a condo unit in Thailand as long as it complies with the law that states that foreign nationals can own no more than 49% of the total unit space in a given complex.

Following the recent election, the newly appointed government under Anutin has come up with several policies they feel will benefit the economy which is not as bad as many people have stated.

Digitization is making its way into almost all aspects of life including banking which now requires use of biometrics, all of which are touted to make life easier when in fact things have become more cumbersome.

Most forms of gambling in Thailand is illegal -with some exceptions such as horse racing and the Government lottery - as can be seen by the recent raid on a Poker den in one of Thailand's beach resort areas.

The results of the general elections held in Thailand a few weeks ago seems to have had a positive effect as seen by an increase in condo unit transfers as well as the stock market boom.

Thailand has seen an increase in condo transfers compared to the previous year, which includes an increase in purchases by foreigners who are permitted to buy condos under the Thai Condominium Act.

Even though the Thai Condo Market has seen an increase in sales, the number in luxury units has reduced due mainly to monetary controls in the banking sector which has a negative impact on the economy.

Certain members of The World Economic Forum have either resigned, been arrested or committed suicide which leads to the question whether Thailand shouldn't just stay far away from this organization rather than join.

The strong Thai Baht is negatively impacting Thailand's export and tourism industry resulting in the Bank of Thailand addressing the issue through targeted commodity market intervention rather than using monetary tools.

Notary services are oftentimes required which in most cases are possible in Thailand but in circumstances that involve anything overseas, the Embassy could be the answer unless it can be dealt with digitally.