Several factors are propelling Thailand's economy and real estate market, including a shift in monetary policy, wage increases, the recovery of the tourism industry, and the government's economic policies and plans to attract foreign investment.

Thailand has witnessed eight consecutive interest rate hikes since August 2022, reaching the highest level since April 2013. However, in November 2023, the Bank of Thailand decided to keep the benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.50%.

Prime Minister Seta expressed opposition to further interest rate hikes on January 8, hinting at the possibility of the central bank considering a rate cut. The Prime Minister's statement undoubtedly places a significant weight on the future direction of monetary policy, providing a new signal for Thai investors.

Prime Minister Seta's focus is on stimulating national economic growth and consumer spending. His statement suggests a potential shift in Thailand's monetary policy to further boost the economy and assets, making an adjustment in interest rates to support the economy a possibility. Increasing the minimum wage is also part of his strategy to genuinely improve the living standards of the Thai people.

Rising wages typically stimulate consumption, employment, and investment, promoting inflation growth. When the Thai people have more income and confidence, they are more willing to engage in consumption, positively impacting Thai asset markets, especially the real estate market. Additionally, Thailand's exports continue to grow, providing robust support for the economy.

Prime Minister Seta's friendly stance towards China also brings new opportunities for Thailand's economy and real estate market. He announced that Thailand would implement a permanent visa-free policy for Chinese citizens starting from March 1, 2024, which will further enhance relations between the two countries, attracting more Chinese tourists and investors. With the recovery of the tourism industry, it is expected that the number of Thai tourists will significantly increase, providing a substantial boost to the Thai real estate market.

Thailand's real estate market has already begun to recover, showing an upward trend. The reduction in interest rates, rising wages, increased asset inflation, and the revival of the tourism industry all have a positive impact on the Thai property market.

According to data from the Bank of Thailand, property prices in Bangkok and the surrounding areas have risen by 4.1% in the past year, with apartment prices increasing by 4.8% year-on-year, and land prices rising by 3.8%. Over the past 10 months, the total value of land and building transactions nationwide has increased by 26% year-on-year.

From an investment yield perspective, apartment rental yields in Bangkok range from 2.19% to 9.52%, with an average yield of 4.88%. In Pattaya, apartment rental yields range from 3.24% to 10.04%, averaging 6.25%. Phuket's apartment rental yields are approximately 5.45% to 6.45%, with an average of 5.87%. These figures demonstrate the potential of Thailand's real estate market.