Construction in Thailand - Key Trends and Opportunities to 2024

Thailand's construction industry regained growth momentum in 2018, with output expanding by 2.7% in real terms - up from -2.8% in 2017. The industry's output value, measured at constant 2017 US dollar exchange rates, increased from US$22.9 billion in 2017 to US$23.5 billion in 2018. The industry is expected to continue to expand over the forecast period (2019-2023), albeit at a slower pace compared to the review period.

Growth will be driven by the government's efforts to develop the country's transport infrastructure, coupled with efforts to boost the residential construction market. In the first half of 2019, the government announced plans to allocate THB4 billion (US$125.6 million) to finance five low-cost housing projects in the country, while in the 2020 budget, the government allocated THB650 billion (US$20.4 billion) towards capital expenditures.

Investments to develop infrastructure in Chachoengsao, Chonburi and Rayong provinces under the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) scheme are also expected to support growth in the industry over the forecast period. In order to attract foreign manufacturing companies, create a value-based economy and reduce social disparity, the government is developing the EEC, a new industrial zone. In October 2018, the government agreed to approve four more large-scale infrastructure projects under the ECC scheme. The industry's output value in real terms is expected to rise at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.48% over the forecast period. The industry is consequently expected to rise from a value of US$23.5 billion in 2018 to US$27.9 billion in 2023, measured at constant 2017 US dollar exchange rates.

Residential construction was the largest market in the Thai construction industry during the review period, accounting for 40.9% of its total value in 2018. The market is expected to follow a similar trend over the forecast period, with residential construction accounting for 40.3% of the industry's total value in 2023. Infrastructure construction accounted for 26% of the industry's total output in 2018, followed by commercial construction with 13.1%, energy and utilities construction with 12.4%, industrial construction with 5.5% and institutional construction with 2%.

The total construction project pipeline in Thailand including all mega projects with a value above US$25 million - stands at THB11.5 trillion (US$355.9 billion). The pipeline, which includes all projects from pre-planning to execution, is skewed towards late-stage projects, with 60.3% of the pipeline value being in projects in the pre-execution and execution stages as of October 2019.

The report "Construction in Thailand - Key Trends and Opportunities to 2023" provides detailed market analysis, information and insights into the Thai construction industry, including -

• Historical (2014-2018) and forecast (2019-2023) valuations of the construction industry in Thailand, featuring details of key growth drivers
• Segmentation by sector (commercial, industrial, infrastructure, energy and utilities, institutional and residential) and by sub-sector
• Analysis of the mega-project pipeline, including breakdowns by development stage across all sectors, and projected spending on projects in the existing pipeline
• Listings of major projects, in addition to details of leading contractors and consultants

Scope

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the construction industry in Thailand. It provides -

• Historical (2014-2018) and forecast (2019-2023) valuations of the construction industry in Thailand, featuring details of key growth drivers.
• Segmentation by sector (commercial, industrial, infrastructure, energy and utilities, institutional and residential) and by sub-sector
• Analysis of the mega-project pipeline, including breakdowns by development stage across all sectors, and projected spending on projects in the existing pipeline.
• Listings of major projects, in addition to details of leading contractors and consultants

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• Identify and evaluate market opportunities using GlobalData's standardized valuation and forecasting methodologies.
• Assess market growth potential at a micro-level with over 600 time-series data forecasts.
• Understand the latest industry and market trends.
• Formulate and validate strategy using GlobalData's critical and actionable insight.
• Assess business risks, including cost, regulatory and competitive pressures.
• Evaluate competitive risk and success factors.

Table of Contents

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2 CONSTRUCTION OUTLOOK: AT-A-GLANCE

3 LATEST NEWS AND INDICATORS

4 KEY DRIVERS AND RISKS

• 4.1. Economic Performance
• 4.2. Political Environment
• 4.3. Demographics
• 4.4. Risk Profile

5 CONSTRUCTION OUTLOOK

• 5.1. All Construction
• 5.1.1. Outlook
• 5.1.2. Project analytics
• 5.2. Commercial Construction
• 5.2.1. Outlook
• 5.2.2. Project analytics
• 5.3. Industrial Construction
• 5.3.1. Outlook
• 5.3.2. Project analytics
• 5.4. Infrastructure Construction
• 5.4.1. Outlook
• 5.4.2. Project analytics
• 5.5. Energy and Utilities Construction
• 5.5.1. Outlook
• 5.5.2. Project analytics
• 5.6. Institutional Construction
• 5.6.1. Outlook
• 5.6.2. Project analytics
• 5.7. Residential Construction
• 5.7.1. Outlook
• 5.7.2. Project analytics

6 KEY INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS

• 6.1. Contractors
• 6.2. Consultants

7 APPENDIX

• 7.1. What is this Report About?
• 7.2. Definitions

8 ABOUT GLOBALDATA

• 8.1. GlobalData at a Glance
• 8.2. GlobalData Construction
• 8.3. Disclaimer
• 8.4. Contact Us

List of Tables

• Table 1: Construction Outlook
• Table 2: Thailand, Key Economic Indicators
• Table 3: Thailand, Construction Output Value (nominal, THB Million)
• Table 4: Thailand, Construction Output Value (nominal, US$ Million)
• Table 5: Thailand, Top Commercial Construction Projects by Value
• Table 6: Thailand, Top Industrial Construction Projects by Value
• Table 7: Thailand, Top Infrastructure Construction Projects by Value
• Table 8: Thailand, Top Energy and Utilities Construction Projects by Value
• Table 9: Thailand, Top Institutional Construction Projects by Value
• Table 10: Thailand, Top Residential and Mixed-Use Construction Projects by Value
• Table 11: Thailand, Key Contractors
• Table 12: Thailand, Key Consultants
• Table 13: GlobalData Construction Market Definitions
• Table 14: Construction Risk Index Ratings and Scores

List of Figures

• Figure 1: Key Markets, Construction Output Growth Matrix and Risk Matrix
• Figure 2: Thailand, Construction Projects Pipeline by Sector (THB Billion)
• Figure 3: Thailand, Gross Fixed Capital Formation (THB Million)
• Figure 4: Thailand, Total Land Development Licences Issued (Number)
• Figure 5: Thailand, House Price Index of Single-detached House
• Figure 6: Thailand, Risk Profile
• Figure 7: Thailand, Risk Comparison
• Figure 8: Thailand, Construction Output Value (Real, US$ billion, 2017 prices and exchange rate)
• Figure 9: Thailand, Construction Output Value, Growth Matrix
• Figure 10: Thailand, Construction Output Value, by Sector (THB Million), 2014-2023
• Figure 11: Thailand, Construction Projects Pipeline, Projected Annual Spending by Stage (THB Billion), 2018-2023
• Figure 12: Thailand, Construction Projects Pipeline, Value by Stage (THB Billion)
• Figure 13: Thailand, Commercial Construction Output by Project Type (THB Million), 2014-2023
• Figure 14: Thailand, Commercial Construction Projects Pipeline, Value by Stage (THB Billion)
• Figure 15: Thailand, Commercial Construction Projects Pipeline, Projected Annual Spending by Stage (THB Billion), 2018-2023
• Figure 16: Thailand, Industrial Construction Output by Project Type (THB Million), 2014-2023
• Figure 17: Thailand, Industrial Construction Projects Pipeline, Value by Stage (THB Billion)
• Figure 18: Thailand, Industrial Construction Projects Pipeline, Projected Annual Spending by Stage (THB Billion), 2018-2023
• Figure 19: Thailand, Infrastructure Construction Output by Project Type (THB Million), 2014-2023
• Figure 20: Thailand, Infrastructure Construction Projects Pipeline, Value by Stage (THB Billion)
• Figure 21: Thailand, Infrastructure Construction Projects Pipeline, Projected Annual Spending by Stage (THB Billion), 2018-2023
• Figure 22: Thailand, Energy and Utilities Construction Output by Project Type (THB Million), 2014-2023
• Figure 23: Thailand, Energy and Utilities Construction Projects Pipeline, Value by Stage (THB Billion)
• Figure 24: Thailand, Energy and Utilities Construction Projects Pipeline, Projected Annual Spending by Stage (THB Billion), 2018-2023
• Figure 25: Thailand, Institutional Construction Output by Project Type (THB Million), 2014-2023
• Figure 26: Thailand, Institutional Construction Projects Pipeline, Value by Stage (THB Billion)
• Figure 27: Thailand, Institutional Construction Projects Pipeline, Projected Annual Spending by Stage (THB Billion), 2018-2023
• Figure 28: Thailand, Residential Construction Output by Project Type (THB Million), 2014-2023
• Figure 29: Thailand, Residential Construction Projects Pipeline, Value by Stage (THB Billion)
• Figure 30: Thailand, Residential Construction Projects Pipeline, Projected Annual Spending by Stage (THB Billion), 2018-2023
• Figure 31: Thailand, Headquarters of Key Contractors (% of Total Project Pipeline)
• Figure 32: Thailand, Headquarters of Foreign Contractors (% of Project Pipeline with Foreign Contractor)
• Figure 33: Thailand, Headquarters of Key Consultants (% of Total Project Pipeline)
• Figure 34: Thailand, Headquarters of Foreign Consultants (% of Project Pipeline with Foreign Consultants)