The major Thai developer, Central Group, has taken over the property that is home to Berlin’s iconic KaDeWe department store following an agreement with the previous, insolvent owner Signa Prime Selection, Central said on Friday. The Thai group is also considered to be among the leading candidates bidding to fully take over the whole KaDeWe Group, including the retail business itself, according to trade experts. Central currently holds a 50.1% stake in the group, while 49.9% belong to the Signa Group owned by Austrian businessman René Benko, which is in financial difficulties. “We are pleased …