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Sena puts focus on affordable housing
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/01/2026
» SET-listed Sena Development plans to launch eight new projects this year worth 10.7 billion baht, six of which are in the affordable segment priced 1-2.5 million baht per unit, as the company wants to be the leader for affordable houses for new buyers via its rent-to-own strategy.
Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand chief eyes strategic reboot
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/01/2026
» The next government is urged to reform investment strategy and streamline working processes to lift economic growth, including attracting high-value sectors such as wellness tourism, high-tech industry and green infrastructure.
Phuket encouraged to seek special administrative status
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/09/2025
» With the new Phuket governor scheduled to take over next month, the current governor is pushing for his successor to continue to support the proposal to make the island a special administrative zone with an annual budget of more than 10 billion baht.
Phuket hotels go green in hunt for gold
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/07/2025
» Thai tourism is embracing sustainability as a core selling point for travellers, as the industry seeks to ensure its survival in a marketplace where such practices have become the "new normal".
Community-based tourism on the rise
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 23/06/2025
» Local communities continue to be a critical stakeholder in the Thai tourism supply chain.
MGM Resorts urges 'competitive' casino tax
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 21/05/2025
» Thailand should have a casino tax rate that is competitive with Singapore and a substantial number of locals should be allowed to visit casino complexes, rather than solely serving foreign tourists in order to stimulate tourism and economic growth, says integrated resorts operator MGM Resorts International.
Chinese Mice sector growth eased in Q1
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/04/2025
» Sluggish growth of the Chinese Mice (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) market is expected for the first quarter, though the recent earthquake should not have a severe impact on the Mice industry.
Tourism goes green
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/03/2025
» Tourism is not only a major driver of Thailand’s economy, but also an avenue to transform the country into a sustainable destination for locals and visitors.
Centara sinks B1.4bn into revamp of Pattaya resort
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/02/2025
» Centara Hotels and Resorts (CHR) has invested 1.4 billion baht to revamp Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya to capture premium guests and families, as it wants to expand water park-themed hotels labelled "Mirage" to new destinations.
Lending reforms to aid real estate firms in 2025
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/12/2024
» While Thailand's real estate sector should remain stable next year, developers are upbeat about the possibility of easing loan-to-value (LTV) measures to help the sector, particularly the middle-income segment, according to Pruksa Real Estate.