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Ashton Asoke condo move raises eyebrows
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 02/08/2023
» The Supreme Administrative Court's ruling last Thursday, which revoked the receipt of notification of intention for construction or modification of the building granted to the already-finished-and-transferred 50-storey Ashton Asoke condo project, caused a stir among the public, leaving people curious about the case and its potential outcome.
Developers crucial in sustainability effort
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 03/08/2021
» Real estate developers play an important role in green and sustainable development, with major players stepping up to invest in the concept.
New city plan may leave condos pricey
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 28/09/2019
» Bangkok condo prices are expected to remain strong despite the new city plan that will enlarge development area for condo projects.
BTS in talks to cap Green Line fares
News, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 20/09/2019
» BTS Group Holdings Plc, the skytrain's operator, is ready to cap fares for trips along the Green Line extension at 65 baht per ride, as requested by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
Experts advise higher FAR for affordable living costs in city
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 25/10/2018
» Floor area ratio (FAR) should be higher in line with rising land prices and feeder networks should be provided to connect mass transit lines if the government really wants to promote affordable living in Bangkok, say property experts.
New Bangkok zoning from late 2019
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 18/09/2018
» A new Bangkok city plan scheduled to be applied from the end of next year will lead to greater use of land for property development, notably in locations along the new mass transit lines and their extensions, resulting in more affordable residential prices, says a planner.
K.E. awaits Grey Line initiation
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 02/08/2018
» The second generation of family-run property developer K.E. Group plans to develop a mega mixed-use project worth 50 billion baht in the Kaset-Nawamin area once the Grey Line monorail project begins construction.
5,000 potential 'Grenfell towers' in city, experts warn
News, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 21/06/2017
» More than 5,000 buildings in Bangkok are not certified for fire safety as required by law, meaning they are potentially hazardous and subject to penalties for lacking the so-called Ror 1 certificate, officials said yesterday.
Urban direction
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 31/10/2016
» Thailand's rapid and directionless urbanisation will soon be revamped, thanks to the new Town and City Planning Act, which overhauls the urban planning process.
BMA moves to help utilise Bangkok land
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 15/08/2016
» Bangkok's City Planning Department will allow the transfer of development rights and give additional construction space to buildings that remove fences for public use. The move is aimed at encouraging land utilisation and improving the city's liveability.