56% of Thais Give Up on Homeownership Amid High Prices and Economic Woes
A SCB EIC analysis reveals that 56% of Thais have abandoned plans to buy a home in the next five years due to stagnant income growth, high housing prices, and economic uncertainty. The public is calling for government support including low-interest loans and repayment assistance.
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