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US tariffs to keep Thai housing in doldrums
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 29/04/2025
» Despite the reduction in transfer and mortgage fees and the easing of loan-to-value (LTV) limits, the housing market will continue to slow as consumers hold back spending amid economic uncertainties caused by US tariffs.
Contractors warned of looming private sector hazards
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 28/04/2025
» SET-listed contractors heavily reliant on private sector construction may face challenges next year due to the economic slowdown, while those focused on public projects will likely benefit from reduced competition, according to Kasikorn Securities.
Minimum wage hits construction prices
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 23/04/2024
» The new daily minimum wage, which became effective in early January, drove up home construction prices in the first quarter, despite a drop in costs due to the influx of Chinese steel and the delayed disbursement of the government's budget.
CNT looks to public sector
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 27/05/2020
» As the coronavirus outbreak hits the economy and private sector, government jobs will remain the only hope for construction business, says SET-listed contractor Christiani & Nielsen Thai Plc (CNT).
WDC tightens costs as virus restricts imports
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 17/03/2020
» As the virus outbreak may affect imports, Western Decor Corporation Co (WDC), an importer and manufacturer of wall and floor decorative materials, is set to tighten costs and expenses, assigning a new team to manage stock.
ABN, Sermsub 999 team up for condo project in Bang Saen
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 17/01/2020
» Singaporean developer ABN Holding is confident about opportunities in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), joining Sermsub 999 Co, a Thai real estate firm based in Sa Kaeo, to develop a low-rise condo project in Bang Saen, Chon Buri.
High-end housing boosts furniture importer chain
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 27/09/2019
» Luxury furniture importer Chanintr Living is spending 180 million baht to add two new stores on Soi Thong Lor and Sukhumvit Soi 26, prompted by confidence of strong demand in the high-end housing segment.
UMI aims to cover tile market
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 03/05/2018
» Thai tiles are expected to recover to growth this year after a contraction in 2017, but higher competition is anticipated, particularly from Chinese products, says Union Mosaic Industry Plc (UMI).