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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.
Foreigners key to North's residential market
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 18/03/2025
» The residential market in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai will need to rely on demand from China and Myanmar, along with locals in the upper-end segment as lower-income earners continue to struggle in terms of purchasing power and access to mortgage loans.
Residential market showing improvement since election
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 31/08/2023
» Since the general election, the residential market has slowly improved, primarily in the middle to upper-end segment, while low-income earners continue to be affected by an uneven economic recovery.
Survey: Consumer confidence rallying
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 04/04/2022
» A consumer confidence survey showed a large uptick in March from December 2021, with one possible outcome an increase in housing demand going forward, according to property research and consultancy Terra Media and Consulting Ltd.
Sansiri launches financial planner scheme
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 03/03/2021
» SET-listed developer Sansiri Plc launched a financial planner programme to tap first-time homebuyers and freelancers, aiming to capitalise on this growing segment as it will enter the lower-priced condo market this year.
Golden Land goes sleepless
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 28/05/2019
» SET-listed developer Golden Land Property Development Plc looks set to launch the first 24-hour retail site in inner Bangkok at mixed-use complex Samyan Mitrtown in September, planning to tap rising demand from the younger generation, including students, freelancers and first-time workers.
MBK Real Estate plans 3 launches
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 27/02/2019
» Despite being cautious on this year's property outlook, MBK Real Estate, a property development subsidiary of SET-listed MBK Plc, plans to launch three upper-end residential projects worth a combined 5.5 billion baht.
Expanding space for co-working
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 28/05/2018
» The market for co-working space in Thailand is growing quickly, estimated to increase by 25% this year, driven by both local and international players.
Koon banks on startups and tourism
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 10/01/2018
» Property developer Koon Estate Co will spend nearly 5 billion baht to develop a luxury hotel on Koh Samui to capitalise on growing tourism, as well as a condominium project worth 1.3 billion baht near National Stadium to tap startups.