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Thailand Real Estate Outlook: 6 Trends to Watch in 2026
This blog post explores six key trends shaping Thailand's real estate market in 2026. Highlights include fee and LTV windows open until June 30, 2026, BOT's accommodative policy stance, potential vacancy compression in the office market, ADR growth in hospitality driven by segmentation and ESG retrofits, and EEC expansion fueling industrial demand for hybrid facilities. It also emphasizes ESG compliance with TREES, LEED, and WELL certifications becoming standard expectations.
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3 days ago4 min read


Thailand Real Estate 2025: The 10 Biggest Shifts You Need to Know
This blog post highlights the top 10 shifts in Thailand's real estate market in 2025, driven by policy changes and market trends. Key developments include fee reductions, LTV easing, ESG adoption, and EEC expansion. The post explores transformations across residential, hospitality, commercial, and industrial sectors, emphasizing policy-driven recovery, sustainable practices, and the rise of automation. It provides actionable insights to align 2026 strategies with policy timel
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5 days ago4 min read


Thailand’s Industrial Outlook: Policy Support and What’s Next for 2026
This blog post explores Thailand's industrial growth outlook for 2026, driven by government policies like BOI tax breaks, logistics infrastructure upgrades, and the expansion of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). It highlights the anticipated new completions in 2026, focusing on hybrid facilities and ESG compliance as key differentiators. The post also provides actionable insights for aligning investment timelines with policy windows and infrastructure delivery schedules to
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Dec 26, 20254 min read


Eastern Economic Corridor: Thailand’s Industrial Growth Engine in 2025
This blog post highlights the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) as Thailand's industrial growth engine in 2025. With competitive land pricing averaging THB 7.8M per rai in prime zones and a 9.4% vacancy rate, the EEC attracts significant foreign direct investment. Infrastructure upgrades, including ports, rail, and highways, reinforce its role as a logistics hub. BOI incentives for industries like EV, electronics, and biotech drive demand for ready-built factories and warehouse
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Dec 22, 20254 min read


Bangkok Office 2025: Vacancy High, Supply Quality Rising—How Tenants Can Exploit the Window
This blog post explores Bangkok's tenant-favorable office market in 2025, with a 26% vacancy rate in prime CBD areas and a growing supply of Grade A spaces. It highlights the importance of leveraging incentives, green certifications, and strategic positioning to optimize occupancy costs and enhance employee experience. The post provides actionable steps for tenants to evaluate stay-or-relocate scenarios, considering total occupancy costs, ESG factors, and employee experience
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Dec 15, 20254 min read


Phuket Resilience, Bangkok Competition: Where Hospitality Capital Works Hardest in 2025
This blog post examines Thailand's hospitality market in 2025, highlighting Phuket's strong performance with 79.5% occupancy and 7.8% ADR growth, driven by its resort orientation and high-spend segments. In contrast, Bangkok faces challenges with occupancy easing to 75% due to supply expansion and shorter stays, requiring sharper positioning and rate discipline. The post also explores opportunities in secondary provinces like Samut Prakan and the EEC corridor, emphasizing the
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Dec 12, 20254 min read


The Demand Mix is Changing: How to Win India/Russia While China Normalizes
This blog post examines the shifting demand mix in Thailand's hospitality market for 2025, with India and Russia emerging as key growth markets while Chinese arrivals normalize. It highlights the need for tailored strategies, such as India-friendly bundles (family perks, wellness add-ons) and Russia-focused offers (long-stay rates, kitchenette units). The post emphasizes the importance of segment-specific tactics, curated offers, and proactive rate management to optimize occu
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Dec 10, 20253 min read


Thailand Hospitality 2025: Demand Resilient, ADR Holds, Supply Rising
This blog post examines Thailand's hospitality market in 2025, highlighting its resilience despite foreign tourist arrivals trailing 2024. Key performance indicators like a 69.5% national occupancy rate and stable ADRs (THB 1,880–2,360) reflect strong operational performance. The post explores the divergence between Bangkok and Phuket, with record supply growth intensifying competition. It also discusses the impact of policy support, macroeconomic factors, and shifting touris
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Dec 8, 20253 min read


Who’s Buying What (and Where): Townhouses Rise, Metro Condos Turn Selective, Resort Provinces Resilient
This blog post examines the shifting real estate trends in Thailand for 2025. It highlights the growing demand for low-rise homes in suburban areas like Phra Khanong and Bang Na, the selective behavior of condo buyers in Bangkok due to affordability and tighter loans, and the resilience of tourism-driven provinces like Phuket and Pattaya. It also provides insights into foreign buyer participation, the impact of tourism on property investments, and actionable strategies for br
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Dec 4, 20253 min read


Thailand’s Housing Market Enters a “Selective Recovery”: Price Support, Slower Launches, Policy Tailwinds
Thailand's housing market in 2025 is experiencing a selective recovery, driven by cautious developer strategies, rising costs, and government policies supporting homes under THB 7 million. Developers are focusing on clearing inventory, while policy measures like reduced fees and relaxed loan-to-value rules aim to boost affordability and absorption.
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Dec 1, 20254 min read


The Future of ASEAN Compliance (2026+): Digitalization, Origin Intelligence, and Area-Based Promotion
This blog post explores the future of ASEAN compliance, focusing on key trends for 2026 and beyond. It highlights the shift toward digitalization with systems like Thai NSW and e-Customs, the importance of origin intelligence under RCEP, and the role of area-based promotion strategies like the EEC. The post provides a 10-action roadmap to help businesses prepare, covering origin simulations, digital trade alignment, site strategy, and ESG integration for long-term success.
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Nov 28, 20254 min read


Environmental Compliance: Thailand’s Plastic Waste Import Ban & ESG Implications for Your Supply Chain
This blog post examines Thailand's plastic waste import ban, effective January 1, 2025, as part of its Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) initiative. It highlights the operational impacts on manufacturers, including the need to switch to domestic recycled inputs, update supplier contracts, and document ESG outcomes. The post also provides practical steps to align compliance with sustainability goals and ensure smooth supply chain transitions.
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Nov 27, 20254 min read


Customs Goes Fully Digital: Thai NSW + FDA Integration, LPI, and e-Certificate (What Changes on Your Side)
This blog post explores Thailand's fully digital customs processes through the National Single Window (NSW). It highlights the 2025 integration of FDA standards, License Per Invoice (LPI), and e-Certificate workflows, which are now mandatory for health products. The post provides a 12-item data readiness checklist to help businesses align their operations with the new requirements and avoid shipment delays or holds
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Nov 26, 20253 min read


Moving Equipment Across ASEAN: Regulatory Pitfalls from Factory Lift & Shift Operations
This blog post explores the regulatory challenges of relocating industrial equipment across ASEAN borders. It highlights common pitfalls such as misclassified HS codes, missing import licenses, and customs holds. The post provides a 10-step cross-border relocation checklist, covering asset inventory, strategic goods screening, compliance with e-Customs, and on-site acceptance, to help businesses navigate these complexities and ensure smooth operations.
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Nov 25, 20254 min read


TISI After Certification: Continuous Surveillance, Factory Audits, and Market Controls (What Manufacturers Must Plan For)
This blog post highlights the ongoing compliance requirements for manufacturers after achieving TISI certification in Thailand. Under ISO/IEC 17067 Type 5, continuous surveillance includes type testing, factory QMS evaluations, and market monitoring. The post outlines common mandatory scopes, triggers for surveillance, and penalties for non-compliance. It also provides a 12-point operating model to help manufacturers maintain compliance and manage risks effectively.
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Nov 24, 20253 min read


Case Study: How BOI + EEC + IEAT Can Compress Your Time-to-Market
This blog post presents a case study on how Thailand's Board of Investment (BOI), Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), and Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) can help electronics manufacturers reduce time-to-market. It highlights the benefits of tax relief, duty exemptions, faster permitting, and optimized logistics through Free Zones and area-based incentives. The post also provides a 12-week execution blueprint for setting up operations efficiently in Thailand.
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Nov 21, 20254 min read


Relocating Operations to ASEAN: The Compliance Risks You Must Plan For (Thailand Focus)
This blog post explores the compliance risks businesses must address when relocating operations to ASEAN, with a focus on Thailand. It highlights key challenges such as Foreign Business Act (FBA) ownership limits, licensing routes, customs/FTA rules, and cross-border investment frameworks. The post provides a practical compliance blueprint to help businesses navigate these risks and ensure smooth market entry and operational success in the region.
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Nov 20, 20254 min read


Free Zones vs. SEZs (and IEAT Estates): Which Is Best for Your Business Model?
This blog post compares Thailand's Customs Free Zones (CFZ), Special Economic Zones (SEZs), and Industrial Estates (IEAT) to help businesses determine the best fit for their operations. It highlights the unique benefits of each zone, such as duty/VAT suspension, advanced infrastructure, and tax/non-tax incentives. The post also provides a decision framework based on export ratio, supply chain flows, and setup speed to guide businesses in optimizing their operations in Thailan
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Nov 19, 20254 min read


BOI Promotion in 2025: Which Activities Qualify (and What You Actually Get)
This blog post explores the Thailand Board of Investment's (BOI) 2025 promotion plan, highlighting key sectors such as BCG, xEV, semiconductors, advanced electronics, digital/data centers, and international business hubs. It details the tax and non-tax incentives available, including corporate income tax exemptions, full foreign ownership, and fast-track visas. The post also provides insights into the application process and practical steps to align your project with BOI requ
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Nov 18, 20254 min read


Why Thailand Is the Practical Gateway to ASEAN for Foreign Companies
This blog post explores why Thailand is the ideal gateway to ASEAN for foreign companies, particularly for European and U.S. manufacturers adopting a "China+1" strategy. It highlights Thailand's extensive FTA coverage, robust industrial infrastructure, and targeted incentives like BOI and EEC. The post explains how these advantages reduce duty costs, streamline permitting, and connect businesses to regional supply chains, making Thailand a strategic hub for ASEAN expansion
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Nov 17, 20253 min read
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