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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).
Bangkok homebuyers move on from earthquake shock
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 10/12/2025
» Greater Bangkok homebuyers have largely moved past the panic sparkedby the Myanmar earthquake in late March, but brand reputation remains a decisive factor in their purchasing decisions.
Developers demand urgent measures
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/11/2025
» Real estate developers have reiterated their calls for the government to expedite financial and tax relief measures, noting the sector is on track to record its lowest growth in two decades.
Interest evergreen for prime real estate
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 06/11/2025
» Despite a 41% plunge in the total value of land transactions nationwide -- the lowest in 15 years and occurring during an economic slowdown -- land prices in Bangkok's central business district (CBD) continued to climb, with Sukhumvit recording the sharpest increase at 10%.
Frasers Property brings 31 luxury detached houses to market
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 14/05/2025
» SET-listed developer Frasers Property (Thailand) (FPT) has launched 31 single detached houses priced between 107 and 300 million baht in the Kaset-Nawamin area, aiming to tap into strong demand from ultra-high-net-worth individuals.
Home loan easing likely to disappoint
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 03/04/2025
» The recent easing of loan-to-value (LTV) limits may not boost residential transfers and sales as much as expected, particularly after last week's earthquake in Myanmar impacted the high-rise condo market.
LTV ratio rejig offers promise
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/03/2025
» Amid slower economic growth, the expected easing of the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio is likely to provide limited support for mortgage loans, says the Housing Finance Association.
Interest in Samui climbs
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 19/02/2025
» American and European buyers are shifting to the Samui residential market, where villa prices are roughly one-third of those in Phuket, as rising demand from Russian and Chinese buyers has driven up Phuket property prices.
Residential market seen contracting 5-10% in 2025
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 08/01/2025
» The residential market is projected to contract by 5-10% this year, following a slowdown last year, as younger buyers delay home purchases because of reduced confidence in the economy, according to property research firm Terra Media and Consulting.
Generation Rent
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/12/2024
» Potential homebuyers from Gen Y and Z face significant obstacles to owning a home, with the primary one limited access to mortgages.