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Sugar tycoons branch into hotel investments
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 04/03/2026
» The second-generation owners of Rajburi Sugar Group have diversified into hotel investments, spending more than 1.5 billion baht to acquire and renovate Impiana Resort Chaweng Noi in Samui and Pullman Khon Kaen.
Aira Capital banking on leasehold developments
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 25/02/2026
» MAI-listed Aira Capital Group continues to focus on property investment on leasehold land, with plans to invest 2.3 billion baht to develop the DoubleTree by Hilton Bangkok Silom hotel, as well as 1 billion baht for a wellness residential project in a tourist destination.
Universities drive condo demand in Bangkok in 2025
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 29/12/2025
» University areas comprised the top three locations in Bangkok with the highest condo absorption rates in 2025, driven by demand from students and investment buyers.
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.
Bangkok condo price dip anticipated
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 11/03/2025
» Significant discounts on completed unsold inventory of Bangkok condos will be required to attract prospective buyers and investors, as developers grapple with mounting pressure from loans totalling over 156 billion baht, due for repayment this year.
Bangkok jumps in global city ranking
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 06/01/2025
» Bangkok made a significant leap in the 2024 Global Cities Index (GCI), climbing 11 spots to 34th — the largest gain among the top 50 cities — driven by improvements in business activity, cultural experience and information exchange, according to consulting firm Kearney.
Condos to bounce back
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 23/11/2024
» After hitting bottom post-pandemic, Bangkok's condo market is set to rebound next year, with projects in outer areas continuing to perform well as existing stock is depleted because of price reductions by developers.
Mortgage terms may be extended
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 10/07/2024
» The Ministry of Finance is planning to hold discussions with commercial banks about the possibility of extending the home loan repayment period to a maximum age of 85 among borrowers in an effort to stimulate local demand amid the economic slowdown.
Sena unveils rent-to-own condo scheme
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 11/04/2024
» SET-listed developer Sena Development is launching a rent-to-own programme for ready-to-move-in condos, aiming to close sales of 1,000 units worth 1.4 billion baht by the end of the year.
Greater Bangkok housing market still tepid in Q1
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 09/04/2024
» Despite recording a 30% increase in visitor numbers at the House & Condo Show last month, the residential market in Greater Bangkok in the first quarter of 2024 remained unfavourable, attributed to poor purchasing power.