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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.
Office demand turns negative in 1st quarter
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 25/04/2024
» The office market recorded negative absorption in the first quarter of 2024, ending a consecutive seven-quarter rise from mid-2022, as demand shifted from non-green to green spaces and downsized offices, according to property consultant Knight Frank Thailand.
Eastern developers ease supply
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 01/04/2024
» The ability of local developers to adapt improved absorption rates across most housing categories in three eastern provinces, as they slowed launches amid unfavourable conditions.
New residential sales fell 22.5% in 2023
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 29/03/2024
» New residential units sold in Greater Bangkok in the fourth quarter of 2023 declined by 14.5% year-on-year, resulting in a 22.5% decrease for the full year, according to the Real Estate Information Center (REIC).
FTI mulls plan for standards
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/03/2024
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is conducting a study of a plan to set standards for renewable resources that can be turned into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to support campaigns aimed at combatting global warming.
Influx of mixed-use projects poised to transform market
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 05/03/2024
» An influx of new property supply from 10 world-class mixed-use development projects located in the central business district (CBD) is set to transform Bangkok and Thailand, according to property consultant Jones Lang LaSalle (Thailand) (JLL).
Soft or hard landing for Thai economy?
News, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 08/02/2024
» Personally, I am sure the Thai economy will crash this year. I can even estimate the time when the crash will start. It is likely to be the month of May as several big economic bombs will explode that month. Confirmation of this belief came in December 2023's economic data. The most disturbing part is industry's capacity utilisation rate of 56.2% (seasonally adjusted), which is the second lowest in the world. The world's lowest is Nigeria!
FPT focusing on buildings with recurring income
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 25/01/2024
» SET-listed developer Frasers Property (Thailand) (FPT) will continue to weigh its portfolio with a focus on recurring income properties, particularly in the industrial sector, as the residential market is hamstrung by negative factors.
Preparing for the green utility tariff
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/01/2024
» The announcement of a green utility tariff (GUT), scheduled for February, is expected to mark a significant step in renewable energy use to support local businesses and draw foreign investment.
Low-rise segment dominates Rayong
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 10/01/2024
» The residential market in Rayong was driven by employees in industrial estates, with strong demand in the low-rise housing segment, while the condo sector struggled to meet demand.