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Construction, property shift tactics
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 07/04/2026
» The construction and property sectors are being forced to adjust strategies and build greater resilience to cope with volatile energy prices, as the Middle East conflict drives up both energy and construction material costs, according to Siam Commercial Bank Economic Intelligence Center (EIC).
Developers scurry to secure prices
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 02/04/2026
» Residential developers are rushing to lock in construction material prices through upfront cash payments and bulk purchase agreements, while optimising logistics for cost efficiency ahead of further increases driven by surging oil prices.
The allure of the self-built home market
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 14/03/2026
» Although the self-built home market is sizeable, with an annual value of up to 200 billion baht, residential developers had largely overlooked the segment until last year when a handful of large and mid-sized developers entered the fray.
TOA banks on premium paints as growth sags
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 05/03/2026
» SET-listed TOA Paint (Thailand) plans to continue launching new products in the premium segment while expanding into the economy segment amid a slowing economic outlook, targeting 4% sales growth this year.
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.
Frasers Property rebalancing portfolio
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 26/02/2026
» SET-listed Frasers Property Thailand (FPT) is consolidating the management teams of its property development affiliates as it prepares to oversee condo developer Grand Unity Development Co, following its assumption of management at the mixed-use project One Bangkok.
Industrial property defies uncertainty
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 25/02/2026
» The industrial and logistics property sector continues to outperform other segments, supported by robust demand and ongoing government backing despite prevailing uncertainties, according to property consultancy CBRE Thailand.
Lalin targets 5% growth in presales, revenue
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 12/02/2026
» SET-listed mid-sized developer Lalin Property is targeting 5% growth in presales and revenue in 2026, banking on the new government to help stimulate the economy.
Hotel sector braces for challenging year
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 10/02/2026
» Thailand's hotel sector will remain highly challenging in 2026, pressured by multiple factors, including uncertainty in key foreign markets amid global geopolitical risks and the continued strength of the baht, according to Kasikorn Research Center.
Bangkok office market stays in flux
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 03/02/2026
» The Bangkok office market in 2026 is expected to remain highly competitive but more selective, as limited new supply, rising Grade A demand and ESG-driven relocations reshape leasing strategies, according to property consultancies.