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The allure of the self-built home market
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 14/03/2026
» Although the self-built home market is sizeable, with an annual value of up to 200 billion baht, residential developers had largely overlooked the segment until last year when a handful of large and mid-sized developers entered the fray.
Thai property market rebounds
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/02/2026
» The domestic housing market has already passed its trough, with supply and demand moving towards a more balanced level, says a property researcher.
Bangkok land prices decline in 2nd quarter
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 31/07/2025
» The price index for vacant land in Greater Bangkok fell in the second quarter of 2025 after two consecutive quarterly increases, mainly attributed to the economic slowdown and the postponement of Bangkok's new city plan implementation to 2027.
New hotel law raises safety concerns
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 02/06/2025
» The Thai Hotels Association (THA) has raised the alarm for property owners over a new draft law for hotels, warning it could infringe on the rights of residents and compromise tourist safety, which is already a blemish for Thailand.
Contractors warned of looming private sector hazards
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 28/04/2025
» SET-listed contractors heavily reliant on private sector construction may face challenges next year due to the economic slowdown, while those focused on public projects will likely benefit from reduced competition, according to Kasikorn Securities.
Ins and outs of daily condo rentals
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 22/03/2025
» The illegal rental of condo units on a daily basis has sparked serious concerns among residents and co-owners over safety, irresponsible behaviour, and noise disturbances caused by short-term guests.
UHG bags Ekkamai plot for mid-tier hotel
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 12/11/2024
» Commercial property developer UHG continues its acquisition of prime plots of land, leasing a one-rai site on Soi Ekkamai currently occupied by an apartment complex in order to invest 600 million baht in the development of a mid-tier hotel, prompted by enforcement of the land and building tax.
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.
Trying to create a fairer property tax
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/06/2024
» The Finance Ministry is reviewing the Land and Building Tax Act. Public hearings were conducted to gather opinions from the public and stakeholders.
Official urges courage in tax assessment
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/06/2024
» Local governments must be courageous in assessing which land plots are being underutilised or not used as they should be, as this assessment determines the maximum tax burden according to the land and building tax, says finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.