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Rental market thrives despite demand for home ownership
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 11/12/2025
» Most Thais continue to value owning high-value assets such as homes, widely regarded as symbols of stability, success and social standing, while the rental market is expanding rapidly as more consumers seek flexibility and avoid long-term debt obligations, according to the SCB Economic Intelligence Center (EIC).
New infrastructure expected to boost market in Northeast
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 19/09/2025
» New infrastructure is expected to revive the economy and strengthen home purchasing power in Nakhon Ratchasima and Udon Thani, as transfer and mortgage fee cuts and lower interest rates have had a limited effect, according to local developers.
Illegal condo rentals continue in Bangkok
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 29/04/2025
» Despite authorities' efforts to crack down on illegal daily rentals in condos, major tourism cities are continuing to see the practice persist, including a condo building in Bangkok's Sukhumvit 11 developed by a SET-listed company which has avoided an investigation by just changing its name.
China's middle-class investors lose appetite for overseas property
South China Morning Post, Published on 03/03/2025
» Stephen Yao travelled from southern China's Guangdong province to Thailand 32 times in 2017 and 2018 to help middle-class Chinese families invest in condominiums in Bangkok and Pattaya.
Sansiri looks to upper-end segment
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 06/02/2025
» SET-listed developer Sansiri plans to launch 29 projects worth a combined 52 billion baht, fewer than last year but a higher value, as it shifts focus to the upper-end segment, targeting a 6% increase in presales to 53 billion baht.
Foreigners drive Phuket condo segment
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 11/12/2024
» Strong demand from foreign buyers continues to draw Bangkok-based developers to Phuket's condo market as they seek diversification from weak local demand.
Rate cut to have muted effect on potential homebuyers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/10/2024
» The Housing Finance Association expects the recent policy rate cut by the Bank of Thailand will have a greater effect on mortgage holders than potential home loan applicants, as consumer purchasing power remains weak.
Ministry preps B55bn soft loan package
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/10/2024
» The Finance Ministry is preparing to propose another package to stimulate purchasing power in the property sector and lift the economy, offering 55 billion baht in low-interest loans.
Legal rejig needed for foreign land leases
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/09/2024
» The idea of allowing foreigners to lease land in Thailand for up to 99 years, with the land transferred from private ownership to state property, may require amendments to the state property law, says finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.
Myanmar condo transfers see surge
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 24/09/2024
» Condo transfers to buyers from Myanmar in the first half of 2024 surpassed the total for 2023, which had set a record.