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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.
New Bangkok condos being offered at 2015 prices
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 16/09/2025
» Some new condominiums launched recently in Bangkok have been priced at levels similar to those seen a decade ago, as developers settle for slim margins to draw buyers with limited purchasing power, according to the Thai Condominium Association.
Thai property market reaches bottom in August
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 22/08/2025
» The residential market bottomed out this month and is expected to remain steady in the second half, with no clear catalysts for either a rebound or further deterioration, according to developers.
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.
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.
Bangkok jumps in global city ranking
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 06/01/2025
» Bangkok made a significant leap in the 2024 Global Cities Index (GCI), climbing 11 spots to 34th — the largest gain among the top 50 cities — driven by improvements in business activity, cultural experience and information exchange, according to consulting firm Kearney.
Looking for a place to hang your hat
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 09/12/2023
» Rental residential developer Homa is planning to spend 10 billion baht to build or acquire 5,000 rental units in Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines over the next five years to capitalise on the trend among younger generations of consumers who prefer renting to owning a property.
Residential property set to rebound in Q4
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 28/08/2023
» The residential market, which slowed in the first seven months because of an uncertain global economy, concerns over defaults on bond payments and a condo case, is projected to rebound in the fourth quarter driven by international buyers, says a developer.
SC allots $40m for US plan
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 04/04/2023
» SET-listed developer SC Asset Corporation Plc will continue to invest in rental apartments in the US, with a budget of US$20 million per year for 2023-24, as the recent collapse of American banks would not have any impact on its investment plan.
Condo sector remains stuck in doldrums
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 30/08/2021
» Anti-government protests that turned violent are expected to impact condo demand from foreign buyers, even though some relaxation of lockdown restrictions next month may help lift overall sentiment, according to property consultancy Edmund Tie & Co Thailand.