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Low-rise developers urged to boost safety
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 11/07/2025
» Low-rise housing developers should invest more in structural reinforcement to improve resilience against potential future tremors, which are likely following the earthquake in Myanmar in March, according to the Thai Structural Engineers Association.
Ins and outs of daily condo rentals
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 22/03/2025
» The illegal rental of condo units on a daily basis has sparked serious concerns among residents and co-owners over safety, irresponsible behaviour, and noise disturbances caused by short-term guests.
Colliers touts Thailand's data centre investment potential
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 23/10/2024
» Thailand's data centre investment has the potential to grow 15%, giving it the third-largest industry in Southeast Asia, if the government provides more attractive incentives and enhances infrastructure.
Agency seeks hike in foreign condo quota
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 11/05/2021
» An increase in foreign ownership quotas for condominiums from 49% to 70-80% should be allowed in specific locations and capped at units priced higher than 5 million baht to reserve supply priced lower than five million baht for Thais.
Bridge Group eyes provincial buyers
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 23/03/2021
» Property brokerage firm Bridge Group (Thailand) Co, a subsidiary of SET-listed developer SC Asset Corporation Plc, will tap high-end condo buyers in the provinces, starting with Nakhon Si Thammarat, to capture rising demand.
The Standard looks to ski spots after expansion
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 15/08/2019
» The 20-year-old US party hotel chain The Standard is looking at ski resort towns after pinning 12 locations in cities and beach destinations worldwide, including four in Thailand over the next five years.
Consumer complaints down
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 24/12/2018
» Despite a decrease in the number of overall complaints in the first 10 months of this year, property and residential businesses remain unimproved, with the majority of complaints concerning condos, says the Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB).
Furore over LTV rules continues
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 22/10/2018
» The Bank of Thailand's new requirements meant to improve mortgage lending quality and curb rampant search-for-yield behaviour in the residential market remain a subject of debate among developers, notably in Greater Bangkok, where mass transit development has ignited the property market's expansion.
Rents 'may rise' on regulations
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 29/05/2018
» Apartment rents are likely to increase after the Office of the Consumer Protection Board's (CPB) new regulations that control lease contracts for residential properties took effect on May 1, say legal and property consultants.
Small developers must focus on quality
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 16/01/2018
» Small and medium-sized property developers should pay attention to construction quality and after-sales services rather than competing to buy unreasonably priced plots, says property veteran Anant Asavabhokhin.