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Thailand property 2026: Strategic balance of risk and reward
Business, Published on 12/03/2026
» Property developers and investors in Thailand must strategically balance risk and reward amid persistent market uncertainties this year, according to property consultancy CBRE Thailand.
Bangkok land prices decline in 2nd quarter
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 31/07/2025
» The price index for vacant land in Greater Bangkok fell in the second quarter of 2025 after two consecutive quarterly increases, mainly attributed to the economic slowdown and the postponement of Bangkok's new city plan implementation to 2027.
New hotel law raises safety concerns
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/06/2025
» The Thai Hotels Association (THA) has raised the alarm for property owners over a new draft law for hotels, warning it could infringe on the rights of residents and compromise tourist safety, which is already a blemish for Thailand.
US tariffs to keep Thai housing in doldrums
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 29/04/2025
» Despite the reduction in transfer and mortgage fees and the easing of loan-to-value (LTV) limits, the housing market will continue to slow as consumers hold back spending amid economic uncertainties caused by US tariffs.
Ins and outs of daily condo rentals
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 22/03/2025
» The illegal rental of condo units on a daily basis has sparked serious concerns among residents and co-owners over safety, irresponsible behaviour, and noise disturbances caused by short-term guests.
Bangkok housing market set to decline amid poor economy
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/10/2024
» SCB EIC, the research centre of Siam Commercial Bank, predicts that the transfer of new residential units in Greater Bangkok will decline by 10% this year, with a further contraction of 1-3% projected for 2025, mainly due to the country's sluggish economy.
Foreign demand spurs luxury condo launches
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 15/10/2024
» At least four new condo projects in the luxury and super-luxury segments are set to launch in inner-city Bangkok locations between next month and mid-2025, driven by a limited supply this year and strong demand from foreign buyers.
Rayong land prices pushed up by Chinese
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 27/09/2024
» Chinese investor demand for industrial land propelled Rayong's vacant land price index to the highest growth rate among the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) provinces in the second quarter of 2024.
Mortgage rejection rate hits condo launches
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 17/09/2024
» The high mortgage loan rejection rate in the first quarter of 2024 caused condo developers to put the brakes on new launches in Greater Bangkok in the second quarter, likely leading to a new low in launches by the end of the year.
Luxury housing set to weather the storm
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 30/07/2024
» The luxury residential market is expected to remain robust over the next two years, despite economic pressures that are causing individuals in the middle-to-lower-end segments to delay their purchasing decisions.