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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).
Minor banking on asset‑light model
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 24/03/2026
» Minor Hotels, a subsidiary of SET-listed Minor International, plans to rebalance its investment‑heavy portfolio to a 50:50 mix from two‑thirds by prioritising asset‑light and franchise models, aiming to accelerate growth while maintaining selective investments.
Cautious developers to cut Bangkok housing launches
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 16/03/2026
» New residential supply launched in Greater Bangkok this year is expected to continue to decline after hitting a multi-year low in 2025, as a large amount of inventory remains unsold and developers become more cautious about investment.
Mcot opens bids for Bangkok land
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 14/02/2026
» State-owned broadcaster Mcot Plc has opened bidding for the lease of more than 50 rai of land near its headquarters in the Rama IX area of Bangkok, with the site expected to be developed as a mixed-use project amid the economic slowdown and an oversupply of office space in the area.
Hotel sector braces for challenging year
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 10/02/2026
» Thailand's hotel sector will remain highly challenging in 2026, pressured by multiple factors, including uncertainty in key foreign markets amid global geopolitical risks and the continued strength of the baht, according to Kasikorn Research Center.
Bangkok office market stays in flux
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 03/02/2026
» The Bangkok office market in 2026 is expected to remain highly competitive but more selective, as limited new supply, rising Grade A demand and ESG-driven relocations reshape leasing strategies, according to property consultancies.
Eden Estate plans B2.4bn Bang Na sports club
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 02/02/2026
» Eden Estate Corporation, a property developer owned by a granddaughter of Thailand's richest tycoon Dhanin Chearavanont, plans to invest 2.4 billion baht to develop a private sports club in the Bang Na area, targeting to break even within seven years.
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.
BTS prepares B20bn condo projects
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 20/01/2026
» After receiving 36 billion baht last year from the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration for debt settlement, SET-listed BTS Group Holdings will develop two condo projects in the Srinakarin and Rangsit areas, comprising 12,000 units valued at 20 billion baht.
Universities drive condo demand in Bangkok in 2025
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 29/12/2025
» University areas comprised the top three locations in Bangkok with the highest condo absorption rates in 2025, driven by demand from students and investment buyers.