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- Dusit Thani Freehold and Leasehold Real Estate Investment Trust (DREIT.BK) is a real estate investment trust that focuses on acquiring and managing high-potential freehold and leasehold properties, primarily in the hospitality sector; its core assets include hotel properties along with complementary facilities such as meeting and convention rooms, restaurants, fitness centers, spas, swimming pools, and tennis courts. Established in 2011 through conversion from Dusit Thani Freehold and Leasehold Property Fund and headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, the trust operates assets strategically located in prime Thai tourism destinations to mitigate seasonality risks and diversify revenue streams. Managed by Dusit Thani Properties REIT Company Limited and overseen by trustee Krung Thai Asset Management, DREIT distributes returns to unitholders primarily through dividends derived from rental income and net profits after expenses, with a recent dividend yield around 8.54% supported by stable operations under the experienced Dusit Thani Group, which brings over 70 years of hotel management expertise. In recent developments, the trust maintains consistent dividend payments, including an ex-dividend date in August 2025 with an annual payout of approximately $0.42 per unit, reflecting operational resilience amid growing trends in Thailand's hotel industry bolstered by government support. The portfolio emphasizes well-diversified, high-quality assets operated by the Dusit Thani Group, ensuring long-term stability and potential for constant returns in key tourist regions across Thailand.