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Manufacturing performs better than other sectors
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 09/09/2025
» Despite potentially flat growth, the industrial property sector continued to outperform other real estate segments, supported by clearer US tariff policies and strong foreign direct investment (FDI) momentum in the first half.
Office oversupply hits Bangkok occupancy rates
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 15/01/2025
» The Ploenchit-Chidlom-Wireless corridor, Bangkok's second-largest sub-market, has seen occupancy rates decline from a peak of 95% in 2019 to 76% today, primarily due to a surge in office supply, according to property consultant Knight Frank Thailand.
Condo market subdued in Q4
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 28/12/2024
» Developers should focus on strategies to reduce risks and drain unsold units priced at 1-3 million baht in the condo market, which faces challenges from weakened purchasing power and stricter lending conditions, threatening market stability.
Office space slips as tenants upgrade
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 18/09/2024
» The occupancy rate of Grade B office space in Bangkok continues to decline, reaching a market low of 75% as tenants relocate to higher quality Grade A spaces equipped with better facilities in similar locations.
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.
Chinese crucial to Phuket in Q4
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 08/07/2024
» August will be a critical month to gauge the number of Chinese tourists in Phuket during the fourth quarter, as the condo market on the island is projected to have the highest launch of new supply in its history.
Buyers without borders
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 01/07/2024
» The cabinet last month resurrected the controversial issue of offering more welcoming residential property measures for foreign buyers.
Tighter lending rules hinder condo market
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 13/02/2024
» The industrial and hotel sectors will continue to grow, unlike the condo market which will remain sluggish due to stricter rules for mortgage lending by banks, according to property consultant Knight Frank Thailand.
Chinese investors snapping up real estate in Phuket
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 28/03/2023
» Chinese investors are rushing to buy real estate in Phuket, snapping up condos, villas, shophouses and durian orchards to cater to tourists from their own country, according to property consultant Knight Frank Thailand.
Phuket condo market soon set to return to pre-Covid level
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 07/03/2023
» The Phuket condo market is expected to recover to pre-Covid levels within the next two years, driven by the resumption of tourism, with the pool villa market tipped to keep growing.