Thai homebuyers pull back as ‘Generation Rent’ gains ground
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026
Home purchase demand fell in the first quarter of 2026 while rental demand rose, signalling a shift in Thailand’s property market towards cheaper, more flexible living options.
Luxury homes still hold firm: 10-30m baht segment emerges as key battleground in Thailand’s soft housing market
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 08, 2026
Thailand’s housing market remains under pressure from weak purchasing power, but research suggests the 10-30 million baht luxury home segment, driven mainly by low-rise projects and high-income buyers, continues to show resilience as major developers compete for the upper end.
Thailand homebuyers turn to renting as loan hurdles rise
SUNDAY, APRIL 05, 2026
Homebuying demand in Thailand is weakening as tighter lending and high household debt push more consumers, especially younger workers, towards renting.
Building contractors win huge response from homebuyers at latest fair
TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2022
A Bangkok home construction fair generated some 3.6 billion baht in revenue for contractors, with most consumers ordering the building of homes in the 2.5 million to 5 million baht range.
G H Bank to propose interest rate subsidy for homebuyers to next finance minister
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 04, 2020
The Government Housing Bank (GHB) will propose to the next finance minister schemes to support homebuyers affected by the Covid-19 crisis, a source said.
The Bank of Thailand has relaxed conditions on home loans, aimed at supporting first-time homebuyers and those buying a second residence, said deputy central bank governor Ronadol Numnonda, adding that however, they must show a record of financial disciplines.