AWC launches AWR trust worth 51.388 billion baht, the largest in Thailand

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Asset World Corp, or AWC, has launched the AWR trust, the AWC Lifestyle Property Real Estate Investment Trust, which is the largest freehold real estate investment trust in Thailand, with an initial investment value of 51.388 billion baht. Asset World Corp REIT Co., Ltd., an AWC subsidiary, is the sponsor. AWR's initial investment portfolio comprises five landmark assets in Bangkok, Samui, Krabi and Pattaya: The Empire, Banyan Tree Koh Samui Hotel, Banyan Tree Krabi, Meliá Koh Samui and Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa. The trust also holds a right of first refusal, or ROFR, covering nine high-potential assets that AWC has initially selected, along with opportunities from a further 48 projects in AWC's current portfolio. Its corporate governance structure has more than 60% independent directors, jointly appointed by the trustee, and its management fee structure is linked to growth in distribution per unit, or DPU Growth. AWC partnered with seven leading financial institutions for the launch of the trust, and Asset World Corp REIT Co., Ltd. filed the trust unit offering registration statement and draft prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Commission on 29 September 2026.

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AWC launches Thailand's largest freehold REIT (AWR) worth 51.388 billion baht, sponsored by its subsidiary, unlocking value from five landmark assets.

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AWC subsidiary Asset World Corp REIT Co., Ltd. is the sponsor of the newly launched 51.388-billion-baht AWR trust and filed its offering registration with the SEC.