Thailand Real Estate Insights & Updates
A new immigration app launching in October could end the ritual of queuing at Phuket immigration offices. The question for property owners and expats is how much of the process will actually move online.
1. How Long Have You Been Operating in Phuket Specifically? 2. Can You Explain the Difference Between Freehold and Leasehold in Thailand? 3. How Do You Verify the Developers You Work With? 4. Do You Cover Both Phuket and Koh Samui, or Just One Island? 5. What Areas Do You Know Well, and Why? 6. What Does Your Support Look Like After I Find a Property I Want? 7. Can You Share Examples of Properties You...
Leading Thai developer Sansiri is making a significant commitment to Phuket's burgeoning real estate market, announcing a substantial investment of 15 billion baht. This strategic move underscores the company's confidence in the island's long-term appeal as a prime destination for both tourism and residential living, despite global economic uncertainties. Key Takeaways Sansiri is investing 15 billion baht...
Thailand's finance leadership warns of cascading cost pressures that could weaken household budgets and business demand. For Phuket property, the question is how thinning buffers affect buyers, renters and small landlords.
After years of steady growth, Phuket has recorded its first tourism decline. The island welcomed 4.9 million visitors, down 2% year-on-year. For property owners and investors, the question is whether this signals a broader shift.
Phuket hotel occupancy stayed above 81% through April despite a 2% drop in arrivals. For villa and condo investors, the gap between visitor numbers and demand tells an interesting story.
Why Koh Samui in 2026? The Best Areas to Buy a Villa on Koh Samui Bophut and Fisherman's Village Maenam Choeng Mon Lipa Noi and the West Coast Lamai and the South Freehold vs Leasehold on Koh Samui What Rental Yields Look Like in 2026 Off-Plan vs Completed Villas: What to Know Buying Process: What to Expect Costs Beyond the Purchase Price Why Work With an Agency That Knows Both Islands A Note on the...
Phuket's two key underpasses are being upgraded with license plate recognition, remote monitoring and modern electrical systems. The investment signals continued infrastructure focus in central areas.
Phuket's vibrant real estate sector is experiencing a period of adjustment, marked by a slowdown in the first half of the year and potential further cooling. Factors such as a surplus of condominium units and evolving visa policies are contributing to this shift, prompting developers and investors to reassess strategies in the popular tourist destination. Key Takeaways The Phuket real estate market saw a...
Thailand's luxury property market is tracking a new demographic: wealthy buyers aged 25-40, growing at 30% annually. The shift toward younger affluent buyers could reshape demand patterns in Phuket's premium segments.
Thailand's Department of Special Investigation has escalated enforcement against property ownership violations in Phuket, sending 31 suspects to prosecutors in the ongoing Villa Andaman case.
Thailand's DSI has filed charges against 31 suspects in the Villa Andaman nominee case, targeting law firms and foreign buyers who allegedly used Thai nationals to illegally own Phuket property.
