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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).
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.
Rabbit looks to return to profit amid divestment
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 10/09/2025
» SET-listed Rabbit Holdings, a financial services and real estate subsidiary of BTS Group Holdings, expects to return to profit by year-end as part of its divestment plan.
Bangkok residential market slumps to a 20-year nadir
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 29/07/2025
» Competition for land purchases in Greater Bangkok has slowed as housing inventory rises, sales decline, and developers pivot to clearing unsold stock to generate cash amid the worst market conditions in two decades.
Trump tariffs crush Thai housing demand
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 09/06/2025
» The "Trump effect" has had a far greater impact on housing demand than the recent earthquake, which only caused temporary delays in purchases and transfers, whereas the former led to buyers stopping purchases altogether, according to SET-listed developer Supalai.
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.
Built To Build aims for modest sales growth in 2025
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 06/03/2025
» Built To Build Group is aiming for 1 billion baht in sales this year, up from 900 million baht in 2024, as it pursues steady growth after a 40% surge two years ago led to a work overload.
Bangkok office market to take years to recover, experts warn
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 25/02/2025
» The oversupplied Bangkok office market will take at least five years to return to a balanced state, with several projects postponed without a definite timeline, according to property consultancy Cushman & Wakefield.
Frasers Property seeks 11% annual revenue growth
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 28/01/2025
» As risks and uncertainties persist in 2025, SET-listed developer Frasers Property (Thailand) (FPT) aims to maintain investments and new project launches at last year's levels, targeting 11% annual revenue growth to 16 billion baht.
Supply glut likely to keep prices attractive
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 21/01/2025
» Prospective homebuyers are likely to benefit from attractive prices this year as developers are expected to scale back on new project launches and prioritise clearing unsold inventory to generate cash amid unfavourable market sentiment and intense competition.