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Call for longer leases to boost home ownership
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 31/10/2025
» Three real estate associations have asked the next government to extend the lease period for residential properties from 30 years to 60 years, as a new generation of potential homebuyers can no longer afford to purchase them.
Call for power upgrades to fuel data centres
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 16/10/2025
» Thailand's data centre capacity is projected to more than double over the next few years, but the government must upgrade power transmission lines and substations as electricity shortages are emerging in key provinces such as Chon Buri and Rayong.
Branding revamp for Jin Wellbeing County
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 08/10/2025
» Thonburi Wellbeing Co, the residential development arm of SET-listed Thonburi Healthcare Group (THG), has relaunched the Jin Wellbeing County project with a new wellness-oriented branding and plans to develop the next phase with a new investor.
Condo buyers switch priorities post-quake
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 26/06/2025
» Since the March 28 earthquake, construction standards and developer accountability have become the top priorities among homebuyers, with prospective condo buyers wishing to establish whether a potential home is able to stand up to a quake while seeking to identify the contractor.
Quelling the tremors of March 28
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 07/06/2025
» The earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28 sent tremors through many high-rise buildings in Bangkok, shaking not just the structures but also buyer confidence, if only briefly.
Call for free insurance to restore condo confidence
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 24/04/2025
» Condo developers should offer free insurance for unsold inventory or units scheduled for transfer to restore buyer confidence and lift revenue, as the earthquake last month shook consumer trust, according to property analysts.
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.
Details behind the great loan-to-value debate
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 07/12/2024
» Amid slowing demand and economic uncertainty, residential developers are urging regulators to ease loan-to-value (LTV) rules, believing more flexible measures could revitalise the housing market, enhance affordability and propel an economic recovery.
Asia could see boom in hospitality
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 21/11/2024
» Asia is set to take centre stage in the global hospitality landscape as the industry transforms, while China should survive its short-term crisis, according to Banyan Tree Holdings and Golden Eagle International Group.
Condo sales surge around hospital
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 10/10/2024
» The sales rate for condos in locations near Siriraj Hospital was robust at 77% in the first half of 2024, driven by limited land availability and strong demand from medical staff and students.