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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.
Knight Frank points to vulnerable sectors
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 09/07/2025
» The notification by letter yesterday stating that the US plans to maintain a 36% import duty on Thai goods is expected to affect manufacturing, logistics and industrial real estate as Thailand risks losing its appeal to foreign investors, according to property consultancy 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.
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.
Investors fret as Chinese factories decelerate
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/06/2023
» Economists are concerned about a weakening Chinese economy, saying the mainland's shaky recovery from the pandemic has pressured regional stock markets and the Thai economy.
KTAM sets out investor risk factors amid US uncertainty
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/05/2023
» Krungthai Asset Management (KTAM) has highlighted three factors that warrant caution for investors, urging them to sell US dollars, US bonds and US tech stocks amid ongoing uncertainties.
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.