By Kanana Katharangsiporn on April 17, 2009
Foreign demand for Thai property will collapse in the aftermath of the Songkran protests, property experts say. They say the government needs to implement measures to spur foreign demand, such as increasing maximum lease terms, having 100% foreign ownership zones for condominiums, providing financial support for foreign buyers, and issuing longer visas.
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Kanana Katharangsiporn is a senior journalist with The Bangkok Post, Thailand's first English language newspaper and specialises in property and real estate areas.
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Posted in National | Tagged Bangkok, beachfront, Colliers International, foreign buyers, foreign ownership, Hua Hin, Koh Samui, lease terms, leasehold, Pattaya, Phuket, political turmoil, scandinavians
By Asia Property Report on March 2, 2009
Global and domestic crises are worsening and moving through the first quarter of 2009 the market outlook forecasts an extremely challenging property market in Samui and other key resort areas in Thailand, according to C9 Hotelworks´ latest Samui Luxury Villa Market Report
Posted in Koh Samui | Tagged foreign ownership, islands real estate, Koh Samui, luxury, luxury destination, luxury villa, overseas investors, real estate market
By Nigel Cornick on June 15, 2008
The tourism industry continues as the main driver behind interest in Thailand’s resort condominiums, with holiday destinations close to Bangkok receiving the most attention
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Nigel Cornick is the Executive Director and CEO of Raimon Land, a highly successful public company focused on developing premium residential property in Bangkok and Thai resort destinations.
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Posted in National | Tagged Australians, Bangkok, beachfront, British, condominium, foreign ownership, Hua Hin, Koh Samui, Pattaya, Phuket, resort condominiums, Russians
By Kanana Katharangsiporn on May 15, 2008
The government is considering allowing greater foreign ownership in property firms and extending leasehold periods beyond 30 years to stimulate the business, according to Finance Minister Surapong Suebwonglee.
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Kanana
Katharangsiporn
Kanana Katharangsiporn is a senior journalist with The Bangkok Post, Thailand's first English language newspaper and specialises in property and real estate areas.
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http://www.bangkokpost.com/
Posted in National | Tagged foreign direct investment, foreign ownership, lease contracts, leasehold, leasing
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