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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).
The allure of the self-built home market
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 14/03/2026
» Although the self-built home market is sizeable, with an annual value of up to 200 billion baht, residential developers had largely overlooked the segment until last year when a handful of large and mid-sized developers entered the fray.
TOA banks on premium paints as growth sags
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 05/03/2026
» SET-listed TOA Paint (Thailand) plans to continue launching new products in the premium segment while expanding into the economy segment amid a slowing economic outlook, targeting 4% sales growth this year.
Bangkok office market stays in flux
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 03/02/2026
» The Bangkok office market in 2026 is expected to remain highly competitive but more selective, as limited new supply, rising Grade A demand and ESG-driven relocations reshape leasing strategies, according to property consultancies.
BTS prepares B20bn condo projects
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 20/01/2026
» After receiving 36 billion baht last year from the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration for debt settlement, SET-listed BTS Group Holdings will develop two condo projects in the Srinakarin and Rangsit areas, comprising 12,000 units valued at 20 billion baht.
Bangkok office landscape at critical juncture
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 12/01/2026
» As Bangkok's prime districts experience a surge in premium Grade A towers, older office buildings face a "lease or die" ultimatum.
Homebuyers now prioritising wellness
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 06/01/2026
» Wellness and well-being will take precedence over luxury and image in homebuying decisions this year, reflecting a shift in consumer priorities towards healthier living environments, long-term comfort and quality of life rather than status-driven features.
Pressured property developers look to adapt
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 29/12/2025
» The residential property market closed 2025 under heavy pressure from weak purchasing power, tight mortgage lending and external shocks, prompting developers to recalibrate strategies for 2026 around affordability, risk management and liquidity preservation.
Sena focuses on rent-to-own market amid stagnant economy
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 05/12/2025
» SET-listed Sena Development will continue to rely on rent-to-own as a core strategy next year, with the economy expected to remain sluggish with no positive drivers on the horizon to support mortgage approvals.
Year to end with dip in transfers and transfer value
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 26/11/2025
» Despite an expected pickup in transfers in the fourth quarter, full-year 2025 is still forecast to end with a 7% drop in the number of transfers and an 11% decline in transfer value, weighed down by the economic slowdown and weaker home-buying power.