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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).
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.
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.
Condo launches in Q2 hit 15-year low
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 04/09/2025
» The number of new condo launches in the second quarter of 2025 dropped to the lowest level in 15 years, reflecting developers' caution about fresh investments amid miserable market conditions pressured by multiple factors.
Anabuki plans to sink B1bn into residential market
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 06/05/2025
» Japanese developer Anabuki Group is planning to invest more than 1 billion baht in Thailand's residential market over the next five years, eyeing low-rise condos that have garnered greater interest following the recent earthquake.
Condo developers struggle with B80bn debt mountain
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 13/03/2025
» A mismatch between loan terms and project durations has forced developers with substantial condo inventory to grapple with short-term debt obligations, with over 80 billion baht in debentures due for repayment this year, according to Asia Plus Securities (ASPS).
Home purchasing power takes a hit
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 18/10/2024
» A mismatch between the growth of housing prices and income, actual housing costs including transport expenses, and high household debt is denting home purchasing power, according to SET-listed residential developer Sena Development.
House prices having less impact than mortgage woes
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 08/10/2024
» The increase in house prices, driven by rising construction costs, has had a significantly lower impact on prospective homebuyers compared to the difficulty people face in securing mortgage loans, according to property associations.
Legal tactics used to minimise tax
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 05/08/2023
» Chuvit Kamolvisit's allegation that Srettha Thavisin, former president of SET-listed developer Sansiri, was aware of landlords using legal tactics to evade tax payments on land transactions is a common practice among landowners to minimise tax liabilities.
Divestments hit price growth
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 07/09/2021
» The land price index in Greater Bangkok has seen slow growth as land transactions dropped after some landlords divested their plots to minimise the impact of the pandemic on their core business.