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Manufacturing performs better than other sectors
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 09/09/2025
» Despite potentially flat growth, the industrial property sector continued to outperform other real estate segments, supported by clearer US tariff policies and strong foreign direct investment (FDI) momentum in the first half.
Condo launches in Q2 hit 15-year low
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 04/09/2025
» The number of new condo launches in the second quarter of 2025 dropped to the lowest level in 15 years, reflecting developers' caution about fresh investments amid miserable market conditions pressured by multiple factors.
IHG brand targeting independent hotels
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 02/09/2025
» International chain IHG Hotels & Resorts aims to persuade independent hotel owners to convert their properties to its new brand, Garner, with the first location in Southeast Asia and second in Asia set to open in Pattaya in November 2025.
Office tenants fight for rent reductions amid supply glut
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 25/08/2025
» A slowing economy and growing office supply has prompted tenants to seek rent reductions to keep their businesses afloat, with discounts of up to 25% reported in the past quarter, according to property consultancy Knight Frank Thailand.
In Isan it's all just a matter of taste
Roger Crutchley, Published on 24/08/2025
» There has been too much depressing news lately so let's lighten things up a bit. There was an article in the Post a few weeks ago concerning a shop in Khon Khaen that is serving ice cream heavily topped with grilled chicken. I haven't tried it and to be frank have no intention of doing so, but by all accounts it is going down very well amongst people in Isan.
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.
Eastern Bangkok woos luxury developers
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 24/06/2025
» Demand for luxury homes in eastern Bangkok remains robust, driven by local business owners, industrial investors, parents of international school students and high-net-worth individuals seeking long-term returns, according to developers and property experts.
Building safety a priority for office tenants
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 23/05/2025
» The earthquake on March 28 has heightened office tenant expectations, with many now placing greater importance on building safety standards and emergency preparedness, according to property consultancy Knight Frank Thailand.
Reshaping industrial real estate
Business, Published on 02/05/2025
» Fstoppers, a US-based photography gear company, faced a stark reality: producing a simple component domestically would cost over $80 per unit, compared to $7.50 in China, a more than tenfold increase. Their choice was not whether to reshuffle their supply chain but whether to continue selling the product at all.
Bangkok condo price dip anticipated
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 11/03/2025
» Significant discounts on completed unsold inventory of Bangkok condos will be required to attract prospective buyers and investors, as developers grapple with mounting pressure from loans totalling over 156 billion baht, due for repayment this year.