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Minor banking on asset‑light model
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 24/03/2026
» Minor Hotels, a subsidiary of SET-listed Minor International, plans to rebalance its investment‑heavy portfolio to a 50:50 mix from two‑thirds by prioritising asset‑light and franchise models, aiming to accelerate growth while maintaining selective investments.
Sluggish demand pauses condo launches
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 19/03/2026
» Despite declines in new launches and inventory in Bangkok, condo developers are likely to delay new supply this year as sales remain sluggish and absorption rates continue to fall, according to the Real Estate Information Center (REIC).
The allure of the self-built home market
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 14/03/2026
» Although the self-built home market is sizeable, with an annual value of up to 200 billion baht, residential developers had largely overlooked the segment until last year when a handful of large and mid-sized developers entered the fray.
TOA banks on premium paints as growth sags
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 05/03/2026
» SET-listed TOA Paint (Thailand) plans to continue launching new products in the premium segment while expanding into the economy segment amid a slowing economic outlook, targeting 4% sales growth this year.
Sugar tycoons branch into hotel investments
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 04/03/2026
» The second-generation owners of Rajburi Sugar Group have diversified into hotel investments, spending more than 1.5 billion baht to acquire and renovate Impiana Resort Chaweng Noi in Samui and Pullman Khon Kaen.
Mcot opens bids for Bangkok land
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 14/02/2026
» State-owned broadcaster Mcot Plc has opened bidding for the lease of more than 50 rai of land near its headquarters in the Rama IX area of Bangkok, with the site expected to be developed as a mixed-use project amid the economic slowdown and an oversupply of office space in the area.
Eden Estate plans B2.4bn Bang Na sports club
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 02/02/2026
» Eden Estate Corporation, a property developer owned by a granddaughter of Thailand's richest tycoon Dhanin Chearavanont, plans to invest 2.4 billion baht to develop a private sports club in the Bang Na area, targeting to break even within seven years.
Land & Houses projects housing slump amid economic stagnation
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 22/01/2026
» SET-listed developer Land & Houses (LH) plans to launch only two residential projects worth a combined 3.66 billion baht in 2026, the lowest level in more than two decades, due to a sluggish economy and unpredictable housing market conditions.
Phuket property still hot
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 14/01/2026
» Phuket's property market is outperforming Bangkok's cooling residential sector as the island transitions from a seasonal getaway to a year-round global community, primed for a new wave of international investment, according to property consultancies.
Homebuyers now prioritising wellness
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 06/01/2026
» Wellness and well-being will take precedence over luxury and image in homebuying decisions this year, reflecting a shift in consumer priorities towards healthier living environments, long-term comfort and quality of life rather than status-driven features.