Thailand’s Central buys German luxury retail property KaDeWe
Thailand's Central Group has purchased the iconic KaDeWe property located in central Berlin from the insolvent Austrian firm Signa, marking another stride in its endeavor to acquire the entire group. Central Group announced the [...]
Thai real estate makes a comeback in 2024
The real estate scene in Thailand is undergoing significant transformations. Thailand's commercial real estate sector is gearing up for a strong performance in 2024, buoyed by positive developments and strategic moves. According to JLL, [...]
Thailand sees more than 4% growth this year on property measures
Thailand is poised to experience growth of slightly over 4% this year, primarily driven by newly approved measures aimed at revitalizing the property sector, as announced by the finance ministry. The initiatives are anticipated to [...]
Property tax rejig to amplify revenue
The revision of the land and building tax law aims to boost revenue by improving collection efficiency and establishing appropriate tax rates, while also tightening criteria to close tax loopholes, according to Lavaron Sangsnit, the [...]
How Foreign-Sourced Income brought into Thailand will be treated moving forward
The Thai Department of Revenue has enacted Departmental Instruction No. Paw 161/2566, which introduces substantial amendments to the taxation of foreign-sourced income for personal income tax purposes, effective from January 1, 2024. 161/2566 was issued [...]
Thailand to unveil new real estate initiatives to boost economy
Thailand is set to unveil new real estate initiatives on Tuesday, April 9, as confirmed by the finance ministry, in an effort to rejuvenate the nation's economy, the second largest in Southeast Asia. Deputy [...]
Thailand Pushes Forward with ‘Digital Wallet’ Stimulus Initiative, Government Official States
Thailand's government is moving forward with a 500 billion baht ($13.9 billion) stimulus initiative and may consider borrowing to fund it, according to a deputy finance minister speaking on Wednesday. Julapun Amornvivat made these [...]
Thailand’s 2024 growth forecast maintained at 2.8 to 3.3%
The Thai business group has upheld its growth forecast for 2024, anticipating a GDP expansion of 2.8% to 3.3%. Thailand's economy is poised to maintain this projection, with the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry, [...]
Myanmar nationals snapping up properties in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket
Karlo Pobre, Colliers' Deputy Managing Director, highlighted insights from the Real Estate Information Centre (REIC) of the Government Housing Bank, revealing a strong interest among Myanmar buyers in real estate across Bangkok, Phuket, and Chiang [...]
Thailand’s GDP growth in 2023 comes in at 1.9% on the back of weak export figures
Official data released on Monday indicates that the Thai economy experienced a 1.9% expansion in 2023, marking a deceleration from the revised 2.5% growth observed in the preceding year. This downturn is attributed to lackluster [...]
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Bangkok condo prices continue to rise in 2023
The real estate landscape in Bangkok is witnessing a notable shift in condominium prices. Lower Sukhumvit has emerged as the focal point of a substantial surge in prices, contributing to the overall upward trajectory in [...]
Thailand achieves its foreign tourist target of 28 million for 2023
Thailand is poised to achieve its target of welcoming 28 million foreign tourists in 2023, with a notable increase in visitors from neighboring Malaysia compensating for a sluggish recovery in the Chinese market, which was [...]
Both China and Thailand permanently waive visas for each other’s citizens from March 2023
Thailand and China are set to establish a permanent visa waiver for each other's citizens starting in March, as announced by Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Tuesday (Jan 2). As the second-largest economy [...]
A Foreign Buyer’s Guide to Condominium Purchases
When pursuing the acquisition of a condominium unit in Thailand, foreign buyers should adhere to the following constructive guidelines to facilitate a seamless transaction: Ownership Allocations Foreign ownership is capped at 49% of the [...]
Thailand’s Prime Minister has ambitious plan to attract Thai professionals back
Driven by a desire for his sons' return, PM Srettha aims to amplify the government's broader agenda for a prosperous Thailand. His appeal to his sons abroad serves as a heartfelt connection underlying a [...]
CLI partners Pruksa Holding in wellness real estate fund
CapitaLand Investment (CLI) and Pruksa Holding (PSH), Thailand's prominent real estate entity, have disclosed the inception and successful initial closure of the CapitaLand Wellness Fund (C-WELL), a pioneering real estate fund centered around wellness and [...]
Foreign demand for Thai property surges in the 1st half of 2023
In the first half of 2023, there was a remarkable surge in international demand for condominiums, offsetting a slowdown in local buyer activity. Foreign buyers, predominantly led by those from China, accounted for a substantial [...]
Thailand to accelerate construction of China-Thailand Railway
Thailand intends to accelerate the development of the China-Thailand railway, a significant project within the framework of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), as announced by Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin during a live discussion on Thailand's future in 2024.
The Emsphere to open in December 2023
The Mall Group Co is set to unveil The Emsphere on Sukhumvit Road in December 2023.
Developer sentiment index, while remaining positive, slips in 3rd quarter
In the third quarter, housing developers' sentiment for the next six months saw a decline, primarily driven by growing concerns about employment following the government's announcement of a minimum daily wage of 400 baht for [...]
A rising thai baht…
The US dollar saw a decline as the 10-year US Treasury yield dropped to 4.65% yesterday. Nevertheless, Poon Panitpiboon, a currency analyst at Krungthai Bank, has advised caution regarding the Thai Baht, indicating that it [...]
Central Pattana Plc (CPN) aims to complete B100billion worth of mega projects in Bangkok by 2027
Central Pattana Plc (CPN), a prominent player in the retail and real estate sector, best known for managing Central shopping centers, has revealed its ambitious strategy to embark on the development of five extensive mixed-use [...]
Thailand is now the 5th most popular property investment destination for Chinese investors
Chinese real estate investors who once dominated the market for luxury condos and apartments in Thailand are now scaling back their activity due to China's economic downturn and the real estate turmoil [...]
Thailand’s economic growth revised to 3.4%: World Bank
The World Bank has reduced its economic growth predictions for Thailand for both the current year and 2024 due to expectations of a decline in the country's exports caused by a decrease in [...]