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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.
No condo market recovery until 2027
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 14/10/2025
» The Bangkok condo market is expected to rebound in 2027, as sluggish conditions are likely to persist through next year and the expected general election, according to property consultancy Cushman & Wakefield Thailand.
Sena Development maintains B10bn annual transfer target
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 26/08/2025
» SET-listed developer Sena Development is maintaining its annual transfer target of 10 billion baht, despite recording only 22% of the target in the first half, as it is still confident in seeing an uptick in transfers in the latter half of the year.
Major focuses on existing projects
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 25/01/2025
» SET-listed Major Development (MJD) plans to carefully assess market conditions and homebuyer sentiment before launching any new projects this year, focusing on existing developments, particularly those near schools with strong demand.
Confidence still low among homebuyers
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 30/08/2024
» The housing purchase confidence index (HPCI) in Greater Bangkok improved slightly in the second quarter from the first quarter, thanks to property measures, but remained low because of persistent negative factors.
Homebuyer confidence dips
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 01/06/2024
» The housing purchase confidence index (HPCI) in Greater Bangkok for the first quarter of 2024 dropped from the fourth quarter of last year, likely the result of gradually increasing policy interest rates throughout 2023.
Developers project 10% residential gain
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 22/03/2024
» The residential market this year is expected to grow by 10%, even though eased loan-to-value (LTV) limits were not approved, and interest rates might not decrease soon, according to property developers.
Ashton Asoke condo move raises eyebrows
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 02/08/2023
» The Supreme Administrative Court's ruling last Thursday, which revoked the receipt of notification of intention for construction or modification of the building granted to the already-finished-and-transferred 50-storey Ashton Asoke condo project, caused a stir among the public, leaving people curious about the case and its potential outcome.
B4bn Naam Hotel awaiting EIA green light
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 05/07/2022
» Development of the new six-star Naam Hotel is underway as the Tangsin family awaits environmental approval to build the 4-billion-baht riverside project next to its existing Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Bangkok Menam Riverside.
Residential stagnation set to continue
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 11/08/2021
» The residential housing market remains stagnant and will take some time to rebound due to poor homebuyer sentiment, according to a prominent developer.