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Rental market thrives despite demand for home ownership
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 11/12/2025
» Most Thais continue to value owning high-value assets such as homes, widely regarded as symbols of stability, success and social standing, while the rental market is expanding rapidly as more consumers seek flexibility and avoid long-term debt obligations, according to the SCB Economic Intelligence Center (EIC).
IHG brand targeting independent hotels
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 02/09/2025
» International chain IHG Hotels & Resorts aims to persuade independent hotel owners to convert their properties to its new brand, Garner, with the first location in Southeast Asia and second in Asia set to open in Pattaya in November 2025.
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.
Sustainable housing the new trend
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 12/05/2025
» Sustainability has become a defining factor in the housing market, with younger generations demanding homes reflect their environmental values -- pushing developers to move beyond green labels and deliver truly responsible, future-proof residential solutions.
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.
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.
SC Asset sees tough residential market
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 09/02/2024
» SET-listed SC Asset Corporation plans to focus on recurring income properties, allocating an annual investment budget for non-residential projects of 15% of the total budget over five years, up from 10%.
Sansiri emphasises finding young talent
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 21/10/2023
» After Srettha Thavisin, former president of Sansiri Plc, ventured into politics, the company remained steadfast in its commitment to being a property developer that new generations aspire to work for.
Pre-Built keen to nurture residential development
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 17/02/2023
» Contractor Pre-Built Plc plans to expand its residential development business to reduce risks from volatile high-rise building construction, with an aim to gain an equal profit split with its construction business in a few years.
UHG keen on mid-tier hotels
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 23/11/2022
» Commercial property developer UHG is continuing to tap the mid-range market with plans to open two new hotels over the next 12 months in Bangkok, one by the Chao Phraya River in Klong San and another in Ratchathewi.