LH Shopping Centers Leasehold Real Estate Investment Trust (LHSC) is a Thailand-based closed-end real estate investment trust (REIT) primarily engaged in investing in leasehold rights to immovable properties and ownership of movable properties. Its core asset is the leasehold right of Terminal 21 Shopping Center, located in Bangkok, Thailand, covering approximately 97,905 square meters with a lease term extending to August 31, 2040. The trust focuses on generating stable rental income from this retail property, one of the major shopping hubs in Bangkok. LHSC operates under management by Land and Houses Fund Management Company Limited, with SCB Asset Management Company Limited serving as trustee, and property management handled by L&H Retail Management Company Limited.
The trust’s primary offering includes leasehold rights investment in retail shopping centers, more specifically Terminal 21 Asok and recently expanded to include Terminal 21 Pattaya, a large retail shopping center in the central business district of Pattaya with a net leasable area of around 36,713 square meters. This acquisition of Terminal 21 Pattaya in 2024 extends the portfolio leasehold weighted average lease expiry (WALE) from 15.7 years to 19.5 years, enhancing income stability and long-term revenue security. LHSC’s operations are concentrated in Thailand, targeting retail tenants and consumers in major urban and tourist centers.
Significant recent changes include the strategic expansion of its asset portfolio within the past two years through the acquisition of the Terminal 21 Pattaya leasehold rights for up to 5.7 billion THB, reinforcing its presence in prominent retail markets. The trust continues to optimize its income through rental rate adjustments and tenant contract management, projecting revenue growth and sustained profitability given the extended lease terms and tenant diversification. LHSC remains underpinned by the strong sponsorship and operational support of Land & Houses, a leading Thai property developer, which enhances its market credibility and asset quality.
Founded and headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, LH Shopping Centers Leasehold REIT maintains a strategic focus on retail real estate via long-term leasehold investments in prestigious shopping centers, aiming to generate stable and growing rental income streams for unit holders through active portfolio management and expansion initiatives.