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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).
Developers scurry to secure prices
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 02/04/2026
» Residential developers are rushing to lock in construction material prices through upfront cash payments and bulk purchase agreements, while optimising logistics for cost efficiency ahead of further increases driven by surging oil prices.
TOA banks on premium paints as growth sags
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 05/03/2026
» SET-listed TOA Paint (Thailand) plans to continue launching new products in the premium segment while expanding into the economy segment amid a slowing economic outlook, targeting 4% sales growth this year.
Supalai keen on warehouse venture
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 30/01/2026
» SET-listed developer Supalai is eyeing expansion into the warehouse business after forming a joint venture with Chinese investor AuGroup to develop a facility in Chon Buri, targeting tenants using Thailand as a tax-efficient export base.
Thai developers bet on sustainable homes
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 13/10/2025
» As climate concerns mount and urban living intensifies, Thailand's property sector is turning to sustainability as both a necessity and a market opportunity.
Bangkok condo price index up 3.4%
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 06/06/2025
» The price index for new condos for sale in Greater Bangkok rose 3.4% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, marking the second straight quarter exceeding 3%, driven by rising development costs, according to the Real Estate Information Center (REIC).
Construction sector faces post-quake challenges
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 08/04/2025
» The construction sector, one of three industries affected by the March 28 earthquake, may benefit from post-quake repair work, but faces stricter bidding rules and a slowdown in condo development, according to a research centre.
Residential prices increase in Q4 of 2024
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 10/02/2025
» Residential prices in urban areas and along mass transit lines continued to rise in the fourth quarter of 2024, as soaring land and construction costs pushed up prices for new launches, according to the Real Estate Information Center (REIC).
Auto sector drives industrial land sales
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 13/08/2024
» Land transactions in industrial estates during the first half of 2024 exceeded the annual target set by the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT), driven by strong demand in the automotive sector, particularly from Chinese investors.
Condo, low-rise house price index up in second quarter
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 15/07/2024
» The price index of new condos and low-rise houses offered for sale in Greater Bangkok in the second quarter continued to rise for a sixth consecutive quarter, driven by higher land prices, construction costs and wages.