Category: Construction News

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 […]

Revisiting ‘Big King Bang Yai’: Nonthaburi’s former landmark set for TCC mixed-use revival Big King Bang Yai was once a major department store and meeting point for Nonthaburi residents, opening in 1996 before closing down. TCC Group, owned by Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, has acquired the land and buildings for redevelopment. The 23-rai site is being cleared […]

Land Allocation Law Boosts Buyer Protections in Thailand New amendment to Thailand’s land allocation law will come into force on 1 March 2026 A new amendment to Thailand’s land allocation law will come into force on 1 March 2026, introducing stronger protections for buyers in housing estate developments. Deputy Government Spokesperson Lalida Phersriwattana announced on […]

European business group expresses strong interest in supporting Thailand’s expanding logistics and rail sectors A working group of the European Association for Business and Commerce (EABC) has expressed strong interest in supporting Thailand’s expanding logistics and rail sectors, citing the country’s 2,400-kilometre double-track railway network as a key driver of lower regional transport costs and […]

Oakwood Central Hat Yai to debut with CPN venture Central Pattana Plc (CPN), a leading real estate developer in Thailand, has partnered with The Ascott Limited, a global hospitality company and wholly-owned subsidiary of CapitaLand Investment, for the development of Oakwood Central Hat Yai. The development marks the debut of the Oakwood brand in Hat […]

Thailand’s U-Tapao Airport City Project in Rayong province to Begin on 3 April 2026 The Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EECO) will issue a Notice to Proceed (NTP) for the THB290 billion U-Tapao Airport and Eastern Aviation City project on April 3, 2026, marking the start of a 50-year concession running until 2076. Phase 1 is […]

Thailand’s Centara Hotels & Resorts expands into budget hotels Centara Hotels & Resorts is targeting revenue growth of 15% this year, banking on a recovery in Thai tourism and diversified markets. The company will begin investing in the first phase of six budget hotels from 2026 to 2028 at petrol stations in partnership with PTT […]

Thai property market rebounds Q4 of 2025 was the turning point An aerial view of Bangkok’s office buildings and condos. The housing market has already bottomed out, recording signs of recovery in the fourth quarter of 2025, says REIC. The domestic housing market has already passed its trough, with supply and demand moving towards a […]