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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.
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.
Sluggish demand pauses condo launches
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 19/03/2026
» Despite declines in new launches and inventory in Bangkok, condo developers are likely to delay new supply this year as sales remain sluggish and absorption rates continue to fall, according to the Real Estate Information Center (REIC).
Pruksa continues scaling back launches this year
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 04/03/2026
» SET-listed developer Pruksa Holding continues to scale back new residential launches this year, planning only seven projects worth a combined 8.2 billion baht as it shifts focus to clearing unsold inventory worth 66 billion baht and expanding recurring-income assets.
Frasers Property rebalancing portfolio
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 26/02/2026
» SET-listed Frasers Property Thailand (FPT) is consolidating the management teams of its property development affiliates as it prepares to oversee condo developer Grand Unity Development Co, following its assumption of management at the mixed-use project One Bangkok.
Luxury demand strong in western Bangkok
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 04/12/2025
» Western Bangkok is regaining momentum with new housing launches in two key price segments, 55-120 million baht and 9-12 million baht, led by major developers Sansiri and Supalai, despite an overall slowdown in the single detached housing market.
Year to end with dip in transfers and transfer value
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 26/11/2025
» Despite an expected pickup in transfers in the fourth quarter, full-year 2025 is still forecast to end with a 7% drop in the number of transfers and an 11% decline in transfer value, weighed down by the economic slowdown and weaker home-buying power.
Excess supply seen in capital
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 23/10/2025
» Hotels in Greater Bangkok should brace for an influx of new supply while average occupancy rates declined, contrary to rising figures in other regions, according to the Real Estate Information Center (REIC).
Examining the crux of the credit crunch
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 18/10/2025
» Thailand's residential property sector is grappling with a severe credit crunch, as mortgage rejection rates have surged to an unprecedented 80% this year, up sharply from around 30% during the pandemic, according to developers.
Swire to debut Upper House hotel in Bangkok
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 18/10/2025
» Hong Kong-based conglomerate Swire Pacific plans to open its first Upper House hotel in Bangkok, marking the brand's debut in Thailand, alongside its first branded residence project worth 30-40 billion baht on Wireless Road.