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Construction, property shift tactics
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 07/04/2026
» The construction and property sectors are being forced to adjust strategies and build greater resilience to cope with volatile energy prices, as the Middle East conflict drives up both energy and construction material costs, according to Siam Commercial Bank Economic Intelligence Center (EIC).
For young Thais, owning a home put on hold
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/12/2025
» For many young Thais starting their careers, buying a home is less of an immediate goal and more of a long-term aspiration.
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).
Retail property occupancy rates set to fall below 95%
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 23/09/2025
» New retail property supply in 2025-26 is projected to outpace demand, pushing occupancy rates below 95% while capping rental growth at 1-2% annually, as competition among major developers intensifies and demand recovery remains sluggish.
MQDC lands B22bn loan for The Forestias
Business, Published on 26/08/2025
» Property developer Magnolia Quality Development Corporation Ltd (MQDC) has secured 22 billion baht in financing from Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) for The Forestias, a large-scale mixed-use project on Bang Na-Trat Road.
High-rise condo transfers set to plunge
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 03/04/2025
» Transfers of high-rise condominiums in Greater Bangkok are expected to decline by 50%, while total condo transfers in the region may dip by 0.8% from 2024 in the aftermath of last week's earthquake, according to research and securities firms.
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.
Research houses ponder potential 'lost decade'
Business, Published on 29/03/2025
» Thailand’s structural issues are expected to put prolonged pressure on the country’s real estate sector, raising concerns about a potential “lost decade” for the industry, according to several local research centres.
Bangkok housing market set to decline amid poor economy
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/10/2024
» SCB EIC, the research centre of Siam Commercial Bank, predicts that the transfer of new residential units in Greater Bangkok will decline by 10% this year, with a further contraction of 1-3% projected for 2025, mainly due to the country's sluggish economy.
Mortgage rejection rates likely to persist
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/08/2024
» Mortgage applications for homes priced below 3 million baht will likely continue to face higher rejection rates over the next two years because of a slowdown in the residential segment.