Swire Properties and Thai partner bank on Upper House brand in Bangkok

South China Morning Post - Nov 11, 2026

Hong Kong-based Swire Properties and its Thai partner City Realty are making an aggressive sales push with wealthy Hongkongers as they promote Upper House-branded residences in Bangkok. With more than 100 flats worth 10 billion baht (US$298 million) sold since the launch in May, the two towers – called the Upper House Residences Bangkok and The Wireless Residences by Upper House – had drawn buyers from Hong Kong, Tokyo, Taipei and Europe, according to the Hong Kong-based developer. Thai citizens...

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