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Examining the crux of the credit crunch
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 18/10/2025
» Thailand's residential property sector is grappling with a severe credit crunch, as mortgage rejection rates have surged to an unprecedented 80% this year, up sharply from around 30% during the pandemic, according to developers.
Quelling the tremors of March 28
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 07/06/2025
» The earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28 sent tremors through many high-rise buildings in Bangkok, shaking not just the structures but also buyer confidence, if only briefly.
Sansiri to maintain condo targets
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 28/05/2025
» SET-listed developer Sansiri has maintained its condo presales and revenue targets set in February, as buyer sentiment for high-rise condos improved one month after the earthquake.
Phuket, Rayong and Samui post transfer growth in Q1
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 27/05/2025
» Phuket, Rayong and Samui were the only destinations to record growth in residential transfers in the first quarter of 2025, following a crackdown on nominee ownership by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB).
Condo buyers appraise developers following quake
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 21/04/2025
» Condo buyers have become more cautious, selecting developers that act responsibly and respond effectively to crises after the recent earthquake raised safety concerns in Bangkok's high-rise condo market.
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.
Condo association pushes for added state assistance
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 16/01/2025
» This year should be a challenging one for the residential property market, carrying over from a sluggish 2024 as insufficient domestic demand and a lack of structural support for foreign demand persist, says the Thai Condominium Association.
Office tower sale to help get Raimon back in the black
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 17/10/2024
» SET-listed developer Raimon Land (RML) is anticipating a return to profit next year, driven by the sale of an office tower on Phloenchit Road valued at 14.8 billion baht and the launch of super-luxury houses priced from 880 million baht.
Sansiri upbeat on outlook for Phuket
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 16/10/2024
» SET-listed developer Sansiri is optimistic regarding the Phuket property market, with plans to launch new residential projects worth in excess of 10 billion baht, while it aims to increase the proportion of revenue generated by sales and transfers from 6% to 16% next year.
Condo sales surge around hospital
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 10/10/2024
» The sales rate for condos in locations near Siriraj Hospital was robust at 77% in the first half of 2024, driven by limited land availability and strong demand from medical staff and students.