Author: Peter Carlisle

Construction under way on new Phetchaburi tourism route B714-million project part of ‘Thailand Riviera’ initiative Construction is proceeding on the Tanao Sri Kiri Phat tourism road, a 37.2-kilometre route linking Ban Khao Bandai and Ban Namphu Ron in Phetchaburi, aimed at boosting the local economy. The project is part of the Thailand Riviera initiative, designed […]

China Still Tops Foreign demand for Thai condominiums as Myanmar Surges Foreign demand for Thai condominiums edged up in volume but declined in value last year, with Chinese buyers remaining the largest group despite a slowdown, according to the Real Estate Information Center (REIC). In the fourth quarter of 2025, foreigners transferred ownership of 3,888 […]

Thailand’s Royal Gazette Confirms 200,000 Baht Solar Tax Relief The Royal Gazette has published a royal decree granting income tax relief of up to 200,000 baht for individuals who install on-grid rooftop solar power systems at home. The measure, effective from March 3, 2026 until December 31, 2028, allows eligible taxpayers to claim the exemption […]

Rajburi Sugar Group branch into hotel investments of Impiana Resort Chaweng Noi in Koh Samui and Pullman Khon Kaen Rajburi Sugar sinks B1.5bn into properties The second-generation owners of Rajburi Sugar Group have diversified into hotel investments, spending more than 1.5 billion baht to acquire and renovate Impiana Resort Chaweng Noi in Samui and Pullman […]

Developer Pruksa Holding continues scaling back launches this year SET-listed developer Pruksa Holding continues to scale back new residential launches this year, planning only seven projects worth a combined 8.2 billion baht as it shifts focus to clearing unsold inventory worth 66 billion baht and expanding recurring-income assets. Pattama Piyamaneeporn, deputy group chief executive, said […]

Thailand’s Commercial real estate to remain resilient Strategic sectors to lead the way in 2026 The commercial real estate market is expected to remain resilient in 2026, with demand concentrated in hotels, data centres, industrial and logistics assets, and high-quality office and retail space, according to property consultancy JLL Thailand. Krit Pimhataivoot, country head and […]

Pullman Khon Kaen Raja Orchid to Rebrand as The Heritage Grand Khon Kaen Hotel & Convention Center on 01 March 2026 It represents a strategic repositioning of one of the Northeast’s most recognized hotels at a time when Khon Kaen is rapidly strengthening its role as the economic and business hub of Isaan. The hotel’s […]