LETTER FROM THE CEO
Johnson C.K. Tan
Welcome to the 12 th edition of Raimon Land’s annual research its 12 th edition. Raimon Land’s research team aims to provide document, Condominium Focus Thailand - in which we cover prospective condominium buyers with the relevant tools to major trends in the two most dynamic condominium markets gauge current market values, trends and what the future might hold. - Bangkok and Pattaya. This issue also contains an analysis of Thailand’s economy and Raimon Land continues to focus on high-end property looks forward to how the country is set to perform both regionally development in Bangkok and resort destinations across and globally in the years ahead. We also present, with the Thailand, a policy that has been instrumental to its help of various experts, perspectives on some of the key issues, success. The company has also diversified its income to including the new Thai REIT structure and the upcoming include operating assets such as community malls, office ASEAN Economic Community, likely to affect the Thai real buildings and serviced apartments. As always, Raimon estate market in the years ahead. Land’s commitment to its customers and dedication to the highest standards of proper ty development remain In our ‘Focus’ sections, we present a range of data on paramount.
condominium projects released in metropolitan Bangkok and Pattaya from the second half of 2012 through the first half of
In the near future, the condominium market looks promising for 2013. We also interview an expert on the new Bangkok City Plan, us. In 2013, we are delivering 185 Rajadamri, which is which was released earlier this year, as well as experts in the located on the last remaining plot of freehold land on fields of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and fund Bangkok’s Rajadamri Road, while in Pattaya, Zire Wongamat management to give a wider outlook. Finally, we provide and Unixx South Pattaya are set for completion in 2014 and buyers’ perspectives on what factors drove their decision to 2015 respectively. The Lofts Ekkamai will be completed in 2016. purchase. As a leader in the luxury condominium market in Thailand, we We hope you find this latest issue of Condominium Focus informative are pleased to bring you this latest edition of Raimon Land’s and enlightening, and as always, encourage any feedback, Condominium Focus, an original research initiative now in comments or suggestions you might have for future issues.
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Chief Executive Officer Raimon Land Public Co., Ltd.
