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Minor banking on asset‑light model
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 24/03/2026
» Minor Hotels, a subsidiary of SET-listed Minor International, plans to rebalance its investment‑heavy portfolio to a 50:50 mix from two‑thirds by prioritising asset‑light and franchise models, aiming to accelerate growth while maintaining selective investments.
Singha Estate keeps emphasis on hotels
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 07/03/2026
» SET-listed Singha Estate plans to maintain its focus on the hospitality business, investing 3-3.5 billion baht to acquire two hotels in Bangkok, the eastern provinces or southern beach destinations as the segment contributed 74% of its total revenue last year.
Reignwood Group planning to zero in on Thai returnees
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 30/12/2025
» Reignwood Group, the developer of Reignwood Park, a large luxury mixed-use project in Pathum Thani, plans to step up overseas marketing by targeting Thais living abroad who are considering returning home, following the completion of its international school.
Phuket high-end markets see solid growth
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 27/11/2025
» Phuket's high-end villa and condo markets remain robust, supported by steady demand from foreign buyers, particularly long-stay travellers and remote workers, despite a slowdown in tourism.
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).
Eastern Economic Corridor land prices surge in Q1 amid strong foreign demand
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 17/07/2025
» The land price index in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) provinces rose by 24.9% in the first quarter of 2025, marking the fifth consecutive quarterly increase, led by Rayong, where the index surged 43.5% due to strong foreign investment in the industrial sector.
Knight Frank points to vulnerable sectors
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 09/07/2025
» The notification by letter yesterday stating that the US plans to maintain a 36% import duty on Thai goods is expected to affect manufacturing, logistics and industrial real estate as Thailand risks losing its appeal to foreign investors, according to property consultancy Knight Frank Thailand.
Foreign demand dip seen persisting
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 10/06/2025
» The intensified crackdown on nominee ownership since late last year, coupled with the global economic downturn, is expected to weaken foreign purchasing power and dampen overseas property demand in 2025.
Frasers Thailand upbeat on industrial property
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 15/05/2025
» SET-listed developer Frasers Property (Thailand) (FPT) expects its industrial property business to reach a new peak in 2025, with revenue hitting 4 billion baht and the overall occupancy rate climbing to 91%, driven by strong demand.
UHG to sink B1.5bn into hotel expansion
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 09/05/2025
» Commercial property developer UHG plans to invest 1.5 billion baht to expand its hotel portfolio in fringe areas of Bangkok and convert office space on Lat Phrao Soi 4 into hotel rooms, capitalising on tourism and escaping the oversupplied office market.