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Bangkok office landscape at critical juncture
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 12/01/2026
» As Bangkok's prime districts experience a surge in premium Grade A towers, older office buildings face a "lease or die" ultimatum.
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.
Expat demand keeps Sukhumvit dominant in rental market
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 15/09/2025
» The Sukhumvit corridor continued to dominate downtown Bangkok's rental housing market in the second quarter, with expatriate demand, particularly from the Japanese, supporting high occupancy and driving rents up despite a slight quarterly dip.
Co-working space firm lines up 6 new branches
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 03/07/2025
» Co-working space operator IWG plans to open six new branches in Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, Rayong and Nonthaburi over the next six months, with half repurposing space in malls to fill vacancies.
Building owners choose to sell up as taxes start to bite
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 13/05/2025
» The land and building tax is continuing to force outdated and less competitive offices, apartments and hotels to exit the market, with many putting their assets up for sale or lease in the tourism sector.
Quake rocks property market
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 01/04/2025
» Cracks and damage found in many high-rise condos in Bangkok after Friday's earthquake have rattled consumer confidence, likely making this year's second quarter the weakest quarter for condo sales and transfers in 15 years.
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.
IWG to open 11 new co-working spaces nationwide
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 05/02/2025
» Co-working space operator IWG plans to open at least 11 new branches in Bangkok, Samut Prakan, Chon Buri, Rayong and Phuket, driven by office oversupply and rising demand for flexible spaces.
Prospect targets purchase of 3 industrial sites for B3.35bn
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 22/08/2024
» Prospect Logistics and Industrial Freehold and Leasehold Real Estate Investment Trust (PROSPECT REIT) plans to raise an additional 3.35 billion baht to acquire three industrial properties for its portfolio, capitalising on strong demand in the industrial sector.
Pepsi boasts of rising farm productivity
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 13/06/2024
» Pepsi-Cola (Thai) Trading Co (PepsiCo), the producer and distributor of Lay's potato chips, continues to improve agricultural productivity for its 5,800 contract farmers, aiming to increase revenue by 15% for 35% of those farmers by 2030.