This Week in Thailand Property: Green Ratings, Scholarships and Royalty

The Watcher 1 week ago Business 46 Views

This week’s property news in Thailand is as diverse as ever, covering a range of topics from environmental initiatives to scholarship programs and royal property portfolios. A notable development is the attainment of a five-star rating in the 2025 GRESB Real Estate Assessment by Sunlight REIT. This environmental, social and governance (ESG) benchmark for real estate and infrastructure investments underscores the increasing importance of sustainability in the property sector.

In contrast, a report from Thaiger indicates that Thailand is falling behind in terms of clean energy. While it has made progress in climate measures, the country scored poorly for renewable energy.

In other news, a scholarship program for women from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa could potentially lead to an influx of international students in Thailand, possibly impacting rental markets in student areas.

A report from the Khmer Times reveals that Cambodian villagers are resisting a Thai order to leave their homes, highlighting ongoing land disputes in the region.

Finally, an article from Glass Almanac provides a fascinating look at the vast property portfolio of the world’s richest king, who owns 17,000 homes, 38 private jets, 300 cars and 52 luxury yachts. This gives some insight into the level of wealth among the elite in Thailand.