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CPN planning expansion of budget Go Hotel chain
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 17/01/2026
» SET-listed Central Pattana (CPN) is planning a nationwide expansion of its budget hotel chain Go Hotel to capitalise on a limited supply of national brands offering affordable accommodation.
Samui market resembles Phuket's 2022 peak
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 28/11/2025
» The Samui property market now mirrors Phuket's 2022 peak, with newly launched villas reaching a 15-year high and land prices up 10%, according to property consultancy Colliers Thailand.
Phuket high-end markets see solid growth
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 27/11/2025
» Phuket's high-end villa and condo markets remain robust, supported by steady demand from foreign buyers, particularly long-stay travellers and remote workers, despite a slowdown in tourism.
IHG brand targeting independent hotels
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 02/09/2025
» International chain IHG Hotels & Resorts aims to persuade independent hotel owners to convert their properties to its new brand, Garner, with the first location in Southeast Asia and second in Asia set to open in Pattaya in November 2025.
Entertainment complex entices Proud Group
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 04/11/2024
» Property developer Proud Group is interested in entertainment complexes via partnerships with investors who obtain licences and want to include a theme or water park as a feature of their projects.
Phuket posts over 10% rental yield
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 30/10/2024
» The rental residential market in Phuket has generated an annual yield of more than 10% this year, driven by the ongoing tourism and property boom, which has fuelled high demand for short- and long-term rental properties in prime areas.
Phuket housing market still robust
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 01/03/2024
» The Phuket residential market is expected to remain robust in 2024, with prices projected to increase by 10-15%, driven by Russian demand and an anticipated return of Chinese buyers in the second half, according to property consultant CBRE Thailand.
Visa waivers, AI fuel Chinese market
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 12/12/2023
» The surge in outbound tourism among Chinese travellers can be attributed to strategic visa policies and artificial intelligence-powered travel assistants, according to China's largest online travel platform Trip.com Group.
Chinese buyers gradually cool on Thailand as destination
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 15/08/2023
» Thailand dipped to fifth among destinations for Chinese property buyers, down one spot from last year and the top ranking in 2021, attributed to a sluggish recovery of travel and pricey flights.
Centara aims for world's top 100
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 22/07/2023
» Following the successful opening of Centara Grand Hotel Osaka in Japan this month, Centara Hotels & Resorts Plc is poised to mark another milestone in its business history.