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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).
Sansiri confident amid global turmoil
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 11/03/2026
» Construction costs for housing and condo projects already launched remain largely unaffected by global uncertainties, although a prolonged rise in oil prices could push up building costs for new developments, says SET-listed developer Sansiri.
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).
Bangkok homebuyers move on from earthquake shock
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 10/12/2025
» Greater Bangkok homebuyers have largely moved past the panic sparkedby the Myanmar earthquake in late March, but brand reputation remains a decisive factor in their purchasing decisions.
Luxury demand strong in western Bangkok
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 04/12/2025
» Western Bangkok is regaining momentum with new housing launches in two key price segments, 55-120 million baht and 9-12 million baht, led by major developers Sansiri and Supalai, despite an overall slowdown in the single detached housing market.
Sentiment among Bangkok developers improves in Q3
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 19/11/2025
» The sentiment index of Greater Bangkok housing developers edged up in the third quarter of 2025 from the previous quarter, buoyed largely by an extension of property incentives, but confidence remained weak as the index stayed below the median level.
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.
Call for power upgrades to fuel data centres
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 16/10/2025
» Thailand's data centre capacity is projected to more than double over the next few years, but the government must upgrade power transmission lines and substations as electricity shortages are emerging in key provinces such as Chon Buri and Rayong.
Araya maintaining project sales target
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 03/09/2025
» Industrial property developer Araya Land Development Co is maintaining its sales target of 400 rai for its project on Bang Na-Trat KM 32 Road this year, shrugging off a new government as long as policy continuity is ensured.
Low-rise developers urged to boost safety
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 11/07/2025
» Low-rise housing developers should invest more in structural reinforcement to improve resilience against potential future tremors, which are likely following the earthquake in Myanmar in March, according to the Thai Structural Engineers Association.