Thailand Real Estate Insights & Updates
Central Group's private equity arm is launching a second Phuket hotel and branded residences project within two months, following strong demand that saw its Bang Tao development reach 85% sold.
The nominee crackdown has prompted more questions from foreign buyers, but it has not triggered withdrawals or panicked sales. What matters now is legal certainty, and buyers appear to welcome that.
The comparison stops Bangkok buyers cold: 15 million baht buys an 80-90 sqm condo in the city, or a three-bedroom pool villa in Hua Hin. For Phuket property watchers, the question is whether similar value gaps exist closer to home.
Bang Tao is shifting from resort beach to year-round lifestyle district, with Marriott, Hilton, IHG and Central backing a pipeline that changes how buyers think about Phuket's northwest coast.
One subdistrict holds more than half of Phuket's active condo inventory. The concentration tells you something about where demand has settled—and what buyers are willing to pay for it.
The Ownership Question: Who Can Actually Buy? Phuket: Foreigners Can Own Freehold Condominiums Bali: No Foreign Freehold Land Ownership Market Size and Institutional Confidence Rental Yields and Investment Returns Phuket Bali Infrastructure and Lifestyle Phuket Bali Price Points and Value Tax and Legal Environment Developer Risk and Off-Plan Buying Which Island Is Right for You? Why the Agent You...
What Makes Rawai Different Property Types in Rawai Freehold and Leasehold in Rawai Rawai as a Rental Investment The 2026 Market Context What to Look for When Buying in Rawai Who Buys in Rawai Rawai vs. Other Phuket Areas How to Start Your Search Frequently Asked Questions Rawai does not try to be the loudest neighbourhood on the island. It sits at Phuket's southern tip, facing a sheltered bay, with a...
A Kamala Beach branded residence project has reached 50% sold ahead of completion, with foreign buyers taking seven out of ten units. The figures offer a clear read on demand for hotel-backed luxury properties in Phuket.
What Thai Law Actually Says The Three Structures Foreigners Actually Use 1. Long-Term Leasehold 2. Thai Limited Company 3. BOI Promotion and Foreign Business License What About Condominiums? Title Deeds: Why the Document Type Matters Off-Plan Land and Developer Projects: Where Risk Concentrates Structures to Avoid What Due Diligence Looks Like in Practice How OCEAN Worldwide Property Approaches...
Bangkok's condo market carries enough unsold inventory to last 6-7 years at current absorption rates. For Phuket property buyers, the capital's supply challenge offers useful context on market fundamentals.
Housing: The Biggest Variable in Your Budget Renting Owning Food and Groceries Transport Utilities Healthcare Education Lifestyle and Leisure Full Monthly Budget Summary for 2026 What the Cost of Living Means for Property Buyers FAQs Phuket is not as cheap as it once was. That is the honest starting point. But it remains significantly more affordable than most Western cities, and for anyone seriously...
What Does a House in Thailand Actually Cost? Entry-Level Villas and Houses Mid-Range Villas Luxury and Beachside Properties Condominiums: A Lower Entry Point Freehold vs Leasehold: How Ownership Affects Cost Buying Costs on Top of the Purchase Price Transfer Fee Withholding Tax Specific Business Tax (SBT) Stamp Duty Legal Fees Agent Commission Total Buyer-Side Costs Off-Plan vs Resale: Price...
