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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.
No condo market recovery until 2027
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 14/10/2025
» The Bangkok condo market is expected to rebound in 2027, as sluggish conditions are likely to persist through next year and the expected general election, according to property consultancy Cushman & Wakefield Thailand.
Ascott sees revenue and rates reviving next year
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 09/10/2025
» The Ascott Limited Thailand, the wholly owned lodging business unit of Singapore-based CapitaLand Investment, expects revenue, occupancy and room rates to recover in 2026, with plans to diversify into resort destinations such as Phuket and secure a management contract in Hat Yai.
Wealthy Chinese still keen on Thai property
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 17/04/2025
» Wealthy Chinese buyers have shifted from the United States to Thailand for overseas homes, with Thailand rising from seventh to first place last year, though safety remains a concern.
ESR industry investments to top $1bn
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 04/02/2025
» ESR (Thailand), a joint venture between the Hong Kong-based ESR Group and Thai developer Asia Industrial Estate, is expected to exceed its initial investment budget of US$1 billion for 2023–2027 due to strong demand in the industrial sector.
UHG allots B1bn for two mid-tier hotels
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 01/08/2024
» Commercial property developer UHG will invest 1 billion baht to expand with two new mid-tier hotels on Sukhumvit Soi 8 and Pradipat Road, banking on robust tourism demand in this segment, which has boosted revenue growth post-pandemic.
Amending property rules likely to spur sales
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 19/04/2024
» Amending obsolete rules regarding property development can improve home purchasing power, enabling homebuyers to afford units, say developers.
DAD eyes state construction projects
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 23/01/2024
» Dhanarak Asset Development (DAD) Co, a state enterprise under the Ministry of Finance, is diversifying to become a one-stop service provider for the construction of property for state agencies, with the aim of having at least two projects per year during the period 2024-27.
Developers call for clearer environmental reports
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 01/11/2023
» Condo developers are urging environmental impact assessment (EIA) reports to be reviewed based on clear standards, aiming to reduce subjective judgements because a delayed assessment process increases development costs.
CPN keen on Phuket condos
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 11/09/2023
» SET-listed Central Pattana (CPN) plans to launch two new phases of Phyll Phuket, a condo project near Central Phuket Floresta, with 700 units worth a combined 3 billion baht next year as condo demand in Phuket remains robust, driven by the tourism sector.