This blog post explores the key compliance checkpoints for Thailand's property market in 2025. It covers updates to the Building Control Act, stricter EIA thresholds for large-scale projects, and foreign ownership regulations like condo quotas and FET documentation. The post also highlights the growing adoption of green building standards such as TREES and LEED, often linked to ESG reporting. It provides actionable insights for developers to create compliance dashboards for

This blog post explores the challenges and opportunities in the construction industry for 2025, highlighting a 0.65% rise in material costs and a 0.39% increase in overall construction costs during Q1. It discusses strategies like prefabrication, specification optimization, and eco-efficient design to manage costs and maintain margins. The post also identifies profitable opportunities in townhouses, low-rise homes, and value-engineered condos, particularly in areas with stron

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.

This blog post provides an in-depth look at the Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) and its role in regulating product safety and quality in Thailand. It explains the differences between mandatory and voluntary standards, outlines the certification process under ISO/IEC 17067 Type 5, and highlights common pitfalls such as delays and non-conformities. The post also offers cost-saving tips, a pre-assessment checklist, and insights into leveraging voluntary TISI marks for

Project Development in Asia: Align Culture, Compliance, and Community—Then Build" highlights the critical role of cultural insight, compliance, and community engagement in ensuring project success. It outlines a four-stage gate process—covering land and community, design and permits, procurement and construction, and commissioning and handover—to prevent rework and delays. The blog also emphasizes cultural practices like respectful cadence, pre-reads, and variance narratives