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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.
SC Asset Corporation touts extending foreign leaseholds
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 18/06/2025
» With the residential market expected to contract for at least three years, Thailand should restore foreign tourist confidence to drive economic growth and extend leasehold ownership to at least 60 years to attract international buyers, according to SET-listed developer SC Asset Corporation.
Trump tariffs crush Thai housing demand
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 09/06/2025
» The "Trump effect" has had a far greater impact on housing demand than the recent earthquake, which only caused temporary delays in purchases and transfers, whereas the former led to buyers stopping purchases altogether, according to SET-listed developer Supalai.
Mandarin Oriental overhaul underway
Business, Kuakul Mornkum and Somhatai Mosika, Published on 02/05/2025
» Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is investing roughly US$100 million to renovate the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, with plans to complete the project by the fourth quarter of this year.
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.
Contractors warned of looming private sector hazards
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 28/04/2025
» SET-listed contractors heavily reliant on private sector construction may face challenges next year due to the economic slowdown, while those focused on public projects will likely benefit from reduced competition, according to Kasikorn Securities.
Confidence seen as key in post-quake property market
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/04/2025
» The Ministry of Finance is poised to take steps to help the property sector, aiming to swiftly restore public confidence following last week’s earthquake.
Research houses ponder potential 'lost decade'
Business, Published on 29/03/2025
» Thailand’s structural issues are expected to put prolonged pressure on the country’s real estate sector, raising concerns about a potential “lost decade” for the industry, according to several local research centres.
Bank urges government to revive property stimulus
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 27/02/2025
» The government should consider extending the property measures that expired on Dec 31 as they effectively boosted demand for residential units priced at 7 million baht or lower last year, according to the Government Housing Bank (GHB).
Seacon banks on civil servants
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 26/02/2025
» Homebuilder Seacon continues to target civil servants amid the economic slowdown, aiming to achieve 1.69 billion baht in sales this year, growth of 12% yet less than its peak of 2 billion baht.