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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).
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.
Developer moves to cut condo inventory
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 12/12/2025
» SET-listed developer Siamese Asset has launched an investment programme for its condo inventory to attract investors, amid growing difficulty for homebuyers securing mortgage loans and a slowdown in the corporate bond market.
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.
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.
Call for longer leases to boost home ownership
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 31/10/2025
» Three real estate associations have asked the next government to extend the lease period for residential properties from 30 years to 60 years, as a new generation of potential homebuyers can no longer afford to purchase them.
Developer confidence slumps in Q2
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 30/07/2025
» The sentiment index of Greater Bangkok housing developers dropped to its third-lowest level in the second quarter of 2025, behind the massive floods in 2011 and the global financial crisis in 2008, even sinking below sentiment during the pandemic.
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.