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Eastern Economic Corridor land prices surge in Q1 amid strong foreign demand
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 17/07/2025
» The land price index in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) provinces rose by 24.9% in the first quarter of 2025, marking the fifth consecutive quarterly increase, led by Rayong, where the index surged 43.5% due to strong foreign investment in the industrial sector.
Condo market to see continued decline
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 17/06/2025
» Despite cuts in transfer and mortgage fees, as well as relaxed loan-to-value limits, Bangkok's condo market is expected to continue its decline from last year, driven by the ongoing economic slowdown and weak foreign demand.
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.
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).
Banks highlight methods to reduce mortgage rejections
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 17/04/2025
» Clearing debts, disclosing all sources of income, preparing documents and avoiding rushed applications can reduce the mortgage rejection rate, which rose to an average of 45% in the first quarter, according to financial institutions.
Mortgage rejection rates expected to remain high
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 10/04/2025
» Mortgage rejection rates are anticipated to remain elevated due to persistent global economic headwinds, though eased loan-to-value (LTV) limits and lower fees may help support a recovery in the housing market, according to banks and developers.
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.
4 developers take homebuilding plunge
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 21/03/2025
» SET-listed developers with a large portfolio of residential properties are shifting towards the homebuilding business in a bid to capture the self-built home market valued at 211 billion baht, amid a slowdown in housing development.
Bangkok condo price dip anticipated
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 11/03/2025
» Significant discounts on completed unsold inventory of Bangkok condos will be required to attract prospective buyers and investors, as developers grapple with mounting pressure from loans totalling over 156 billion baht, due for repayment this year.
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.