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Construction, property shift tactics
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 07/04/2026
» The construction and property sectors are being forced to adjust strategies and build greater resilience to cope with volatile energy prices, as the Middle East conflict drives up both energy and construction material costs, according to Siam Commercial Bank Economic Intelligence Center (EIC).
SC Asset revamps brand as strategy evolves
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 31/03/2026
» SC Asset Corporation Plc has embarked on a major rebranding to reflect a fundamental transformation in how it operates, grows and creates value amid an increasingly volatile global environment.
Minor banking on asset‑light model
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 24/03/2026
» Minor Hotels, a subsidiary of SET-listed Minor International, plans to rebalance its investment‑heavy portfolio to a 50:50 mix from two‑thirds by prioritising asset‑light and franchise models, aiming to accelerate growth while maintaining selective investments.
Sansiri targets B48bn presales in 2026
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 21/01/2026
» SET-listed developer Sansiri has outlined its 2026 business plan, focusing on resilient growth amid a fragile economic environment and weak purchasing power, while maintaining its leadership in Thailand's real estate sector.
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).
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.
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.
ThirdHome targets branded residences for growth in Thailand
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 01/07/2025
» ThirdHome, a luxury home exchange club for second-home owners, aims to persuade branded residences in Thailand to join its network amid a sluggish property market, with the goal of doubling its Thai properties to 100 by the end of 2025.
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.
CPN to invest B10bn in green initiatives
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 20/05/2025
» SET-listed Central Pattana (CPN) is planning to invest 10 billion baht from 2025 to 2029 in sustainability programmes, with 600 million baht allocated to green initiatives this year through Central Pattana Green Growth, its newly established subsidiary.