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Mideast expats eye Thai luxury homes
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 01/04/2026
» The conflict in the Middle East has begun to prompt expatriates working in the region, as well as buyers from affected countries, to seek ready-to-move residential units in beach destinations, particularly Phuket.
The allure of the self-built home market
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 14/03/2026
» Although the self-built home market is sizeable, with an annual value of up to 200 billion baht, residential developers had largely overlooked the segment until last year when a handful of large and mid-sized developers entered the fray.
Condo buyers switch priorities post-quake
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 26/06/2025
» Since the March 28 earthquake, construction standards and developer accountability have become the top priorities among homebuyers, with prospective condo buyers wishing to establish whether a potential home is able to stand up to a quake while seeking to identify the contractor.
Call for free insurance to restore condo confidence
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 24/04/2025
» Condo developers should offer free insurance for unsold inventory or units scheduled for transfer to restore buyer confidence and lift revenue, as the earthquake last month shook consumer trust, according to property analysts.
Boonthavorn aims for 3-4% sales uptick
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 05/03/2025
» Boonthavorn Retail Corporation Plc, a home improvement and construction materials retailer, is freezing new investments and cutting expenses as the market remains unfavourable this year, while targeting sales growth of 3-4%.
Damac keen on branded residences after data centres
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 12/10/2024
» Damac Group, a property developer from the United Arab Emirates, is looking to invest in a branded residence project in Bangkok through a joint venture with a local developer following its US$1 billion investment in data centres this year.
Chinese crucial to Phuket in Q4
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 08/07/2024
» August will be a critical month to gauge the number of Chinese tourists in Phuket during the fourth quarter, as the condo market on the island is projected to have the highest launch of new supply in its history.
Montara to host Phuket health resort
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 29/04/2024
» Montara Hospitality Group, the owner and operator of luxury resort Trisara, expects to increase sales of high-priced villas at new project Tri Vananda through a partnership with Swiss holistic health company Clinique La Prairie, offering a health resort within the project.
Hotel eyeing 80% occupancy
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 31/01/2024
» Courtyard by Marriott Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, a new hotel owned by members of the Jiaravanont and Lamsam families, aims to achieve an 80% occupancy rate in its first year, given its strategic location that attracts a varied segment.
CPN & CDS anticipates 20% sales growth in first quarter
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 11/01/2024
» Driven by the Chinese New Year festival and the government's Easy E-Receipt scheme, SET-listed Central Pattana (CPN) expects retail sales growth of 20% in the first quarter, projecting a combined cash flow of 15 billion baht across all Central shopping mall branches.