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Thailand condo market finds new ways to clear massive inventory
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (243+ words) Pattaya Mail BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand’s condominium market remained under heavy pressure in the second quarter of 2026, with new project launches plunging 67% from the previous quarter as developers shifted their focus from expansion to clearing a massive backlog of unsold homes....
Bangkok land prices slump as owners slash asking prices by up to 50%
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (338+ words) Pattaya Mail BANGKOK, Thailand – Bangkok’s once-booming land market is undergoing a sharp correction as the prolonged property slowdown forces many landowners to slash asking prices, with some plots reportedly selling for up to 50% below their original asking prices. For years,…...
Thailand property giants accelerate land bank expansion despite market headwinds
1+ week, 3+ day ago (243+ words) Pattaya Mail PATTAYA, Thailand – While Thailand’s property sector continues to face pressure from weakening purchasing power, tighter mortgage approvals, and rising development costs, most developers have slowed new project launches. However, major listed companies are moving in the opposite direction…...
Thailand property downturn squeezes mid-sized developers as big players move in
2+ week, 3+ day ago (467+ words) Pattaya Mail PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand’s property sector is facing its weakest performance in two decades, forcing developers to scale back expansion plans, cut project sizes, and focus on clearing unsold inventory, while financially stronger players move aggressively to acquire discounted…...
Housing loans in Thailand expected to remain flat as household debt weighs
2+ week, 3+ day ago (106+ words) Pattaya Mail PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand’s housing loan market is projected to remain largely flat in 2026, reflecting continued pressure from weak purchasing power, high household debt levels, and a sluggish economic recovery that continues to weigh on borrowers’ repayment capacity. Overall…...
Thai government warns apartment owners over deposit seizures and inflated utility fees
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (200+ words) Pattaya Mail BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand’s consumer protection authorities have launched a nationwide crackdown on unfair apartment rental practices after receiving more than 1,655 complaints from tenants involving withheld deposits, excessive utility charges, and exploitative lease agreements. Supamas Isarabhakdi visited rental properties…...
Unlocking the housing company concept: A new legal approach to combat property nominees in Thailand
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (273+ words) Pattaya Mail PATTAYA, Thailand – The nominee issue, or the use of Thai nationals as proxies to disguise foreign ownership of real estate, has been a chronic problem weakening Thailand’s economic stability for a long time. Especially nowadays, the government has…...
Bangkok–metropolitan housing market slows sharply as permits and new launches plunge across segments
3+ mon, 22+ hour ago (294+ words) PATTAYA, Thailand – The housing market in Bangkok and surrounding provinces is showing a broad-based slowdown across both demand and supply, according to the latest report from the Real Estate Information Center (REIC), part of the Government Housing Bank (GHB). On…...