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Homebuilding facing triple whammy in 2014
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 13/01/2014
» The labour shortage, economic slowdown and political turmoil will continue to weaken the overall homebuilding market this year, with expected expansion of only 7% to 11.5 billion baht, below usual growth of 10%, says the Home Builder Association (HBA).
Tararom returns to Ramkhamhaeng
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 16/12/2013
» With many negative factors lying ahead, the medium-sized property developer Tararom Enterprise will apply a conservative strategy by returning to its flagship location in Bangkok to launch two projects worth a combined 1.1 billion baht next year.
Property companies weigh pros and cons
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 22/11/2013
» The government should amend construction-related regulations and existing concessions on construction material resources to make the 2-trillion-baht infrastructure development smooth and viable, according to the private sector.
Greater Bangkok market growth stalls on loan rules
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 15/11/2013
» The property market in Greater Bangkok is likely to grow by only 5% this year, much lower than the previous forecast of 10%, due to stricter mortgage rules, higher household debts and political problems, say industry groups.
Northeast housing market overheating
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 14/10/2013
» Despite an opportunity for healthy growth from upcoming Asean economic integration, the property market in major northeastern provinces should be more cautious, as property prices have risen too high too quickly in recent years, warns the Real Estate Information Center.
Prosperity gears up capacity
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 21/09/2013
» In a move to capitalise on soaring demand, Prosperity Concrete Co, already the country's largest maker of prefabricated modules, will expand production capacity by 20% next year.
TDRI urges higher wages
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 23/08/2013
» The Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) suggests contractors pay higher wages and offer risk premiums to bring back workers from the provinces.
Pruksa puts innovation at top of agenda
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 06/08/2013
» SET-listed residential developer Pruksa Real Estate Plc (PS) plans to spin off its research and development (R&D) unit to be an innovation centre with an aim to develop housing products, solve defects, increase efficiency and maintain market share.
SCCC issues rosy outlook for cement
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 31/07/2013
» Thai construction prospects remain promising, driven by the government's infrastructure development plans.
Cho Runglert starts nesting
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 18/07/2013
» Cho Runglert Group has diversified into residential development with a 2-billion-baht project in Khao Yai and a 300-million-baht project in Hua Hin after the labour shortage put its construction business in a pickle.