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Once only popular among wholesalers and traders, Chatuchak Weekend Market has reached a landmark status as a must-visit place for tourists. Its sheer size and diverse collections of merchandise will bring any seasoned shoppers to their knees – this is where you can literally shop ‘till you drop’.

The 35-acre (68-rai) area of Chatuchak is home to more than 8,000 market stalls. On a typical weekend, more than 200,000 visitors come here to sift through the goods on offer. Veteran shoppers would agree that just about everything is on sale here, although not all at the best bargain rates. But if you have one weekend in Bangkok, squeeze in a day trip to Chatuchak Weekend Market and you will not be disappointed.

Thailand property developer Sansiri had achieved impressive sales from the high demand for its residential properties and hotel rooms in Khao Yai – 23 Degree Condo, of which more than 90 percent were sold already.

According to a spokesman from Sansiri, they believe that condominium developments will remain highly popular and there is a high potential for the price of real estate properties in Khao Yai to grow. This is based on the fact that there are more and more customers demanding high-quality vacation homes. However, the supply is greatly restricted by legal measures which control the construction of new real estate projects in Khao Yai. In 2013, there were nine new property projects launched in Khao Yai while there were only two in the first half of 2014.

Sansiri has been developing a project in Khao Yai called 23 Degree Estate, which is located on Phansuk-Kut Khla Road. Every unit will enjoy the full panoramic views of Khao Yai’s astounding scenery and will receive optimum privacy.

For more information about 23 Degree Condo, please visit: www.sansiri.com/23estate/th/

Via DDproperty

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From top Thailand property developer, Sansiri, 60% of unit sold so far of the award-winning beachfront Thai development Baan Mai Khao are from foreign buyers. Buyers of Luxury condos are mainly from Hong Kong, Singapore and Russia.

According to Srettha Thavisin, President of Sansiri PCL, they have shifted their focus to capture new markets like China and Russia since last year. Overseas roadshows were able to generate up to 200 million baht (US$6.08 million) at each event. And, the majority of overseas buyers are looking for a rental return or as a vacation home.

‘Rental for the Holidays’ programme offered by Sansiri which guaranteed return of 6% in the first two years and interior design and furniture packages also attracted a lot of foreign buyers.

Baan Mai Khao won the Best Condo Development (Phuket) at the 2014 Thailand Property Awards.

“There are two types of high-end condominiums in Phuket: seaview and beachfront. There are many seaview condominiums but very few true beachfront condominiums like Baan Mai Khao. And, a number of factors have made Baan Mai Khao an exciting opportunity for real estate investors: Its location – prime beachfront unlike anywhere else in Phuket – availability of freehold ownership, its spectacular design, the five-star neighbourhood and its proximity to Phuket International Airport” says Sansiri.

The facilities and design of the resort features high-end five-star hotels and is said to be a part of this luxury enclave on the northern tip of Phuket Island.

Via Opp Connect

Land prices in Phuket have surprisingly tripled. According to Bangkok Post prices have increased by 14% each year since 2004. This figure shows that the tsunami in 2004 has not affected much on prices of Phuket property.

According to a survey done by Agency for Real Estate Affairs (AREA), land prices are the highest near Patong beach, which is around 180 million baht a rai. And the largest price increases are near Maprao and Por bays, which is about 500% up in the past 10 years.

Thailand property prices are in an increasing trend over the past 10 years in the wake of booming tourism. Mr Sopon Pornchokchai, president of AREA also predicted that the land prices would continue to increase especially on the resort island without any occasional setbacks on sluggish tourism or political strife.

Via Bangkok Post