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Knight Frank points to vulnerable sectors
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 09/07/2025
» The notification by letter yesterday stating that the US plans to maintain a 36% import duty on Thai goods is expected to affect manufacturing, logistics and industrial real estate as Thailand risks losing its appeal to foreign investors, according to property consultancy Knight Frank Thailand.
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.
Condo buyers appraise developers following quake
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 21/04/2025
» Condo buyers have become more cautious, selecting developers that act responsibly and respond effectively to crises after the recent earthquake raised safety concerns in Bangkok's high-rise condo market.
Sena to extend LivNext scheme
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 11/04/2025
» SET-listed developer Sena Development is planning to extend its rent-to-own scheme to low-rise houses and rebuild buyer confidence in high-rise condos in the aftermath of the earthquake, which severely impacted Bangkok's condo market.
Construction sector faces post-quake challenges
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 08/04/2025
» The construction sector, one of three industries affected by the March 28 earthquake, may benefit from post-quake repair work, but faces stricter bidding rules and a slowdown in condo development, according to a research centre.
FPT focusing on buildings with recurring income
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 25/01/2024
» SET-listed developer Frasers Property (Thailand) (FPT) will continue to weigh its portfolio with a focus on recurring income properties, particularly in the industrial sector, as the residential market is hamstrung by negative factors.
Visa waivers, AI fuel Chinese market
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 12/12/2023
» The surge in outbound tourism among Chinese travellers can be attributed to strategic visa policies and artificial intelligence-powered travel assistants, according to China's largest online travel platform Trip.com Group.
Rayong villa project targets Europeans
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 09/08/2022
» SET-listed Grande Asset Hotels and Property Plc has launched the luxury villa project Amatara Residences Rayong with 61 units priced from 33 million baht to lure Europeans looking for a resort home and executives working in eastern provinces.