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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.
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.
Eastern Bangkok woos luxury developers
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 24/06/2025
» Demand for luxury homes in eastern Bangkok remains robust, driven by local business owners, industrial investors, parents of international school students and high-net-worth individuals seeking long-term returns, according to developers and property experts.
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.
Quake rocks property market
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 01/04/2025
» Cracks and damage found in many high-rise condos in Bangkok after Friday's earthquake have rattled consumer confidence, likely making this year's second quarter the weakest quarter for condo sales and transfers in 15 years.
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.
Bangkok office market to take years to recover, experts warn
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 25/02/2025
» The oversupplied Bangkok office market will take at least five years to return to a balanced state, with several projects postponed without a definite timeline, according to property consultancy Cushman & Wakefield.