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Industrial land market faces critical year amid challenges
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 03/02/2026
» Thailand's industrial and logistics property market is entering a critical phase in 2026 as global supply chains reset and major economies redirect long-term investment, presenting both challenges and rare structural opportunities for the country.
US tariffs to keep Thai housing in doldrums
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 29/04/2025
» Despite the reduction in transfer and mortgage fees and the easing of loan-to-value (LTV) limits, the housing market will continue to slow as consumers hold back spending amid economic uncertainties caused by US tariffs.
Contractors warned of looming private sector hazards
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 28/04/2025
» SET-listed contractors heavily reliant on private sector construction may face challenges next year due to the economic slowdown, while those focused on public projects will likely benefit from reduced competition, according to Kasikorn Securities.
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.
Regent Green Power lays out low-cost condo strategy
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 23/06/2022
» The surging supply of cheap condos has been achieved through lower overheads, strict debt management and in-house construction, according to Regent Green Power, the largest developer of such inexpensive units.
Developers seek higher home ceiling price
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 21/09/2021
» The ceiling price of homes under the government's mortgage loan scheme should be higher to help both local homebuyers and the property market in eastern provinces, while foreign ownership quotas for condos should be raised to boost demand from overseas.
Demand for cheap units plummets
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 10/05/2021
» The third wave of the pandemic has only worsened housing demand in Bangkok's low-priced segment despite the extension of property tax incentives, a recent survey found.
Hoteliers prepare for a changing traveller profile
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 22/06/2020
» Although local tourists will be key to a tourism recovery, hoteliers should prepare for a change in foreign tourist behaviour, says Proud Group, a leisure and hospitality development firm.
CNT looks to public sector
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 27/05/2020
» As the coronavirus outbreak hits the economy and private sector, government jobs will remain the only hope for construction business, says SET-listed contractor Christiani & Nielsen Thai Plc (CNT).
WDC tightens costs as virus restricts imports
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 17/03/2020
» As the virus outbreak may affect imports, Western Decor Corporation Co (WDC), an importer and manufacturer of wall and floor decorative materials, is set to tighten costs and expenses, assigning a new team to manage stock.