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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).
Excess supply seen in capital
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 23/10/2025
» Hotels in Greater Bangkok should brace for an influx of new supply while average occupancy rates declined, contrary to rising figures in other regions, according to the Real Estate Information Center (REIC).
Ascott sees revenue and rates reviving next year
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 09/10/2025
» The Ascott Limited Thailand, the wholly owned lodging business unit of Singapore-based CapitaLand Investment, expects revenue, occupancy and room rates to recover in 2026, with plans to diversify into resort destinations such as Phuket and secure a management contract in Hat Yai.
New infrastructure expected to boost market in Northeast
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 19/09/2025
» New infrastructure is expected to revive the economy and strengthen home purchasing power in Nakhon Ratchasima and Udon Thani, as transfer and mortgage fee cuts and lower interest rates have had a limited effect, according to local developers.
Sansiri looks to upper-end segment
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 06/02/2025
» SET-listed developer Sansiri plans to launch 29 projects worth a combined 52 billion baht, fewer than last year but a higher value, as it shifts focus to the upper-end segment, targeting a 6% increase in presales to 53 billion baht.
Foreigners drive Phuket condo segment
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 11/12/2024
» Strong demand from foreign buyers continues to draw Bangkok-based developers to Phuket's condo market as they seek diversification from weak local demand.
Myanmar condo transfers see surge
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 24/09/2024
» Condo transfers to buyers from Myanmar in the first half of 2024 surpassed the total for 2023, which had set a record.
Robot cleaners to bolster IFS revenue
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 08/04/2024
» Facility management firm Integrated Facility Solutions (IFS) aims to achieve revenue growth of 20% per year by introducing floor-cleaning robots from Japanese firm SoftBank Robotics to help ease labour costs.
Bangkok land prices set for record
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 01/02/2024
» The land price per square wah in Bangkok is expected to reach a new record high of more than 4 million baht for a plot on Ploenchit Road owned by the Sukosol family being purchased by Central Group, according to a source in the property industry who requested anonymity.
Visa waivers, AI fuel Chinese market
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 12/12/2023
» The surge in outbound tourism among Chinese travellers can be attributed to strategic visa policies and artificial intelligence-powered travel assistants, according to China's largest online travel platform Trip.com Group.