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Low-rise developers urged to boost safety
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 11/07/2025
» Low-rise housing developers should invest more in structural reinforcement to improve resilience against potential future tremors, which are likely following the earthquake in Myanmar in March, according to the Thai Structural Engineers Association.
Condo buyers switch priorities post-quake
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 26/06/2025
» Since the March 28 earthquake, construction standards and developer accountability have become the top priorities among homebuyers, with prospective condo buyers wishing to establish whether a potential home is able to stand up to a quake while seeking to identify the contractor.
Phuket, Rayong and Samui post transfer growth in Q1
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 27/05/2025
» Phuket, Rayong and Samui were the only destinations to record growth in residential transfers in the first quarter of 2025, following a crackdown on nominee ownership by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB).
Bangkok's condo oversupply problem may worsen over quake fears
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/04/2025
» A condominium glut in Bangkok is set to worsen after a deadly earthquake in neighbouring Myanmar damaged thousands of skyscrapers in the Thai capital, spooking prospective buyers.
Condo developers struggle with B80bn debt mountain
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 13/03/2025
» A mismatch between loan terms and project durations has forced developers with substantial condo inventory to grapple with short-term debt obligations, with over 80 billion baht in debentures due for repayment this year, according to Asia Plus Securities (ASPS).
Condo association pushes for added state assistance
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 16/01/2025
» This year should be a challenging one for the residential property market, carrying over from a sluggish 2024 as insufficient domestic demand and a lack of structural support for foreign demand persist, says the Thai Condominium Association.
Hostels demand new regulations for sector amid slump
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/11/2024
» Hostel operators are calling for a new accommodation regulation dedicated to them, as the Hotel Act is not feasible for small-scale businesses with a low budget, according to the Hostel Thailand Association.
Hunting for a place at the financial table
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/08/2024
» Amid the wreckage of the 1997 Asian financial crisis, also known as the "Tom Yum Kung" crisis, the Thai financial sector worked to develop a strong and resilient infrastructure.
LH rejigs towards recurring income
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 27/01/2024
» SET-listed developer Land & Houses has reshaped its investment portfolio, amplifying its focus on recurring income properties, particularly hotels in Thailand and the US, while reducing investments in residential development.
Sansiri unveils new structure after departure of Srettha
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 03/11/2023
» SET-listed developer Sansiri has undergone a major restructuring since former chief executive Srettha Thavisin entered politics.