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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.
Condo sales likely to remain flat on muted purchasing power
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 23/01/2026
» The condo market in 2026 is expected to remain subdued but more selective, with developers prioritising inventory clearance, premium pricing and differentiated projects, amid weak domestic purchasing power and prolonged economic uncertainty.
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.
Noble investor to take control
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 11/09/2025
» The co-chief executive of SET-listed Noble Development, currently its second-largest shareholder, is set to become its largest shareholder, with restructuring expected to be completed by mid-2026 as part of the company's transition plans.
Nippon Paint targets 20% hike in sales to B12bn
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 28/03/2025
» Nippon Paint Decorative Coatings (Thailand) Co, Asia's largest paint manufacturer, wants sales to increase by 20% to 12 billion baht this year, driven by a strategic focus on the recovering condo market and building renovation sector.
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.
Rayong developers reduce launches as sales decline
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 19/07/2024
» Developers in Rayong are adjusting to a market slowdown by reducing the bulk of newly launched residential supply in the first quarter of 2024, in response to consecutive declines in sales.
Buyers without borders
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 01/07/2024
» The cabinet last month resurrected the controversial issue of offering more welcoming residential property measures for foreign buyers.
Minimum wage hits construction prices
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 23/04/2024
» The new daily minimum wage, which became effective in early January, drove up home construction prices in the first quarter, despite a drop in costs due to the influx of Chinese steel and the delayed disbursement of the government's budget.
Foreigners picked to buoy property market
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 08/03/2023
» Despite the economic recovery, the property market this year may depend heavily on foreign demand as negative factors still affect domestic buyers, according to economists and property analysts.