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Bangkok Post
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KANANA KATHARANGSIPORN, WICHIT CHANTANUSORNSIRI & SOMRUEDI BANCHONGDUANG

Too much of a good thing?

Condominium balconies in a Bangkok devekopment. A current oversupply of condos raises the possibility of the breaking of a housing bubble. (Reuters photo)

Underlying risks are lurking in the increasing supply glut of Bangkok condos.

The Bank of Thailand will soon hold a consultation to discuss the "search for yield" behaviour prevalent in the property sector with relevant parties, as it could lead to a higher risk of default in mortgage loans.

The central bank has found this behaviour widespread, especially in high-rise condominium projects, said governor Veerathai Santiprabhob.

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