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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.
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.
Luring foreigners to real estate
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/11/2024
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira is looking at several options to stimulate the country's economy, with a focus on attracting more foreign investors.
Legal rejig needed for foreign land leases
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/09/2024
» The idea of allowing foreigners to lease land in Thailand for up to 99 years, with the land transferred from private ownership to state property, may require amendments to the state property law, says finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.
Concerns about foreign property perks downplayed
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 06/07/2024
» The government has played down concerns raised over the possible negative impacts of its proposal to increase the foreign ownership quota for condominiums to 75% and extend land leasehold terms to 99 years.
Property rules could mimic Singapore
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 03/07/2024
» The government should ensure Thais can afford homes and should limit the areas for extending foreign ownership of condos to specific zones, even within a single province, to avoid opposition, says a property research firm.
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.
PM allays foreign quota fears
Onnucha Hutasingh and Wassana Nanuam, Published on 23/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Sunday defended the proposal to raise the proportion of foreign ownership allowed in condominiums from 49% to 75% and extend land lease terms for foreigners to 99 years from 30-50 years, saying these measures will help stimulate the economy.
Nippon Steel Kowa Real Estate to invest in 2 residential projects
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 14/02/2024
» Japanese developer Nippon Steel Kowa Real Estate Co (NSKRE) is planning to invest 600-800 million baht per year in the Thai property market via two residential projects in the affordable price segment through a joint venture with MAI-listed developer Chewathai.
Bangkok governor responds to city plan criticism
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/02/2024
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt said on Monday that comprehensive city planning would not benefit financiers, adding that it can be revised after opposition from civil society networks.