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Yong eyes 2 new plants in Rayong
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 23/05/2024
» Yong Concrete, an MAI-listed producer of concrete products, is expanding with two new plants in Rayong to capitalise on rising demand in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), diversifying risk from the property market slowdown and government budget delays.
Frasers ups presence in condo segment
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 21/05/2024
» Residential developer Frasers Property Home (Thailand) is planning to launch three new condo projects worth over 1 billion baht per year over the next few years to ensure the company has products in every segment.
Anticipated rate cut expected to bolster residential market
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 20/05/2024
» The expected dip in interest rates by 25 percentage points in the second half this year is expected to help the residential market, resulting in projected growth of 5.5%, in contrast with a decline of 0.7% without a rate cut.
Loan rejections cause drop in housing transfers in Q1
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 17/05/2024
» Home loan rejections caused a dip in housing transfers nationwide in the first quarter, dropping to the lowest point in six years and marking five consecutive quarters of decline.
Performance among developers in Q1 mixed
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 16/05/2024
» The first-quarter revenue of major listed developers reflected varying trends, with a decline year-on-year among those targeting the lower-end segment, while those focusing on the middle to upper segments continued to witness growth.
Foreigners lead the way in condo market
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 14/05/2024
» Foreign buyers dominated the condo market in the first quarter of 2024, with new launches focused on major tourist destinations, amounting to a combined investment value of more than 56.6 billion baht.
Bangkok occupancy rates bounce back in Q1
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 14/05/2024
» Hotel occupancy rates in Bangkok during the first quarter of 2024 bounced back close to pre-pandemic levels, primarily fuelled by an influx of Mice (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) travellers.
Supalai suggests interest rate cut to stimulate more growth
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 10/05/2024
» The residential market has improved following the implementation of property measures last month, but interest rates should be cut to further stimulate growth, especially in the lower-income segment, according to SET-listed developer Supalai.
Measures help boost AP's townhouse sales
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 09/05/2024
» The property measures that commenced last month helped boost townhouse sales in April, while a possible rise in the daily minimum wage needs to be weighed against a drop in the price of construction materials, according to SET-listed developer AP Thailand.
Caution urged for Pattaya developers amid fears of a glut
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 07/05/2024
» Despite strong sales last year, Pattaya developers need to exercise caution before launching new condos to avoid an oversupply, as new launches in the market are projected to grow 50% to 5,000 units in 2024, according to property consultant Colliers Thailand.