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Change in store
Spectrum, Published on 14/02/2016
» Thailand’s retail industry has been performing slightly better than expected given the weakness of the economy overall. However, some interesting trends are beginning to emerge. The novelty value of community malls has faded and the pace of new development has slowed. At the same time, large-scale malls appear poised for a new era of growth.
Ready, willing but disabled
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 24/01/2016
» The thought of leaving home to go about his business always makes Noppadol Wannaborworn frustrated. Not only does he have to deal with Bangkok’s traffic, but the whole city feels like an unfriendly place to a man in a wheelchair.
Trespassing at the temple
Spectrum, Published on 27/09/2015
» It took a couple of minutes before the residents — mostly grocery shop owners and food sellers in the crowded Wat Tai Nok community on On Nut Road — could name the abbot of the temple.
Growth amid the gloomy economy
Spectrum, Published on 20/09/2015
» The Bangkok condominium market in the second quarter of this year continued to grow despite concerns about spillover from the Thai economic downturn and rising household debts.
Off to a poor start in life
Spectrum, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 20/09/2015
» Three years ago Kittimas Nursery had more than 15 children in its care. But last week, there were only five.
Sathon regains its popularity
Spectrum, Published on 06/09/2015
» The recent arrival of new office developments, luxury hotels, retail outlets, bars and restaurants in the Sathon area is quickly restoring its popularity. Sathon is repositioning itself as a hip neighbourhood, in contrast to its original image of being just a business and residential district.
Condo developers share one train of thought
Spectrum, Published on 26/07/2015
» Bangkok’s mass-transit system has been a major driver of the condominium market for more than a decade. The first BTS SkyTrain line was officially opened in 1999 on Sukhumvit Road and the first subway line followed in 2004, providing more convenient transport for millions of commuters. For property developers, it quickly became clear that many people wanted to live near a mass-transit line, preferably as close to a station as possible, and condominium developments have proliferated along these routes.
Do we really want to be just like Singapore?
Spectrum, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 12/07/2015
» The meeting on June 15 at the Chatuchak district office lasted less than an hour. By the end of the month, the 14 licensed street-food vendors were told, they would have to move out.
Mass transit still dictating condo choices
Spectrum, Published on 31/05/2015
» The presence of mass-transit routes continues to be the main factor influencing condominium developers’ decisions in Bangkok. The latest figures show that 85% of all condominium units launched in the first quarter of this year were near existing, under-construction and planned BTS or MRT lines.
The path of most resistance
Spectrum, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 12/04/2015
» Their photos and names are not only held on civilian, police and military intelligence files. The armed forces have now spread warnings about them to non-military staff and family members situated in and around Bangkok barracks.