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Hotel sector braces for challenging year
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 10/02/2026
» Thailand's hotel sector will remain highly challenging in 2026, pressured by multiple factors, including uncertainty in key foreign markets amid global geopolitical risks and the continued strength of the baht, according to Kasikorn Research Center.
Jorakay sees steady growth despite housing slowdown
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 27/01/2026
» Jorakay Corporation, a manufacturer of tile adhesives, grouting products and construction chemicals, expects to achieve 10% growth this year despite a property market slowdown, supported by continued strength in second-hand housing.
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.
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.
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.
TOA Paint pins hopes on stimulus to foster growth
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 29/10/2025
» SET-listed TOA Paint (Thailand) expects modest growth this year despite a sluggish market, banking on the government's co-payment scheme leaving consumers with a greater amount of disposable income for home renovations in the fourth quarter.
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.
SC Asset Corporation touts extending foreign leaseholds
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 18/06/2025
» With the residential market expected to contract for at least three years, Thailand should restore foreign tourist confidence to drive economic growth and extend leasehold ownership to at least 60 years to attract international buyers, according to SET-listed developer SC Asset Corporation.
Trump tariffs crush Thai housing demand
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 09/06/2025
» The "Trump effect" has had a far greater impact on housing demand than the recent earthquake, which only caused temporary delays in purchases and transfers, whereas the former led to buyers stopping purchases altogether, according to SET-listed developer Supalai.
Quelling the tremors of March 28
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 07/06/2025
» The earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28 sent tremors through many high-rise buildings in Bangkok, shaking not just the structures but also buyer confidence, if only briefly.