Housing sector latest victim of war
Given the sagging economy and conflict in the Middle East, the residential market is expected to contract for a fourth consecutive year in 2026, weighed down by persistent high household debt, rising living costs and tight lending, according to Siam Commercial Bank Economic Intelligence Center (EIC)
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