National Housing Authority Accelerates 44,000-Unit 'Homes for Thais' Program
Thailand's National Housing Authority is accelerating its "Homes for Thais" program to develop over 44,000 affordable housing units across multiple phases through 2032, with the first projects targeting Cabinet approval by March 2025. The i
The National Housing Authority is pushing forward with the "Homes for Thais" program, rapidly developing housing projects and urban renewal in several areas: Thung Song Hong, Ram Intra, and Huai Khwang, along with a senior living complex in Chonburi. The agency plans to repurpose underutilized land and bank assets to generate added value while promoting clean energy toward sustainable development.
Taveepong Vichaidiset, the National Housing Authority governor, revealed that over the past six months the agency has accelerated its mission under the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security's policy, overseen by Social Development Minister Nikorn Somklong. The focus centers on eight core policies titled "Building a Good Society with Opportunities for All Thais," aiming to secure housing, improve environmental quality, and boost the efficiency of state assets to generate revenue for improving public living standards.
The National Housing Authority is fast-tracking the "Homes for Thais" program to give citizens access to quality housing in suitable locations using Universal Design principles that accommodate users of all ages. The program targets affordable housing security across five phases covering more than 44,000 units, to be submitted to the Cabinet for consideration in 2025–2032.
Phase 1 comprises five projects with 4,102 units currently under plan review, expected to be presented to the Cabinet by March 2025. Phase 2 includes four projects with 2,155 units undergoing needs assessment and financial review, targeted for Cabinet submission by April 2025. Phase 3 consists of 45 projects with 10,906 units, expected for Cabinet approval in October 2025. Phases 4 and 5 cover 21,861 and 5,279 units respectively.
The National Housing Authority is also advancing a senior living complex project in Chonburi, launching in Bang Lamung district with 1,696 units under the "Happy City" concept to support Thailand's aging society. The design follows Universal Design principles and includes both active recreation areas to promote exercise and passive areas for relaxation and quality leisure. The project will use a Design & Build + Invest model under a 30-year long-term land lease with renewal rights for an additional 30 years, enabling continuous development and management.
The authority is also continuing urban renewal projects to upgrade residents' quality of life and develop areas into modern, safe, and livable urban communities. The Din Daeng Community Revitalization Phase 2 project is progressing on schedule, including a 32-story residential building (A1) with 635 units currently under construction, expected to complete by December this year.
