Hotel occupancy averaged 69% across Phuket during the long weekend, with TAT forecasting B258 million in tourism revenue. For property investors, the figures offer a useful snapshot of sustained mid-year demand.
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Thailand's Q1 property transfers rose 11%, but the numbers tell two different stories. Tax incentives boosted budget homes while luxury units fell sharply. For Phuket, the split matters.
A senior government official has been sent to Phuket with a 30-day deadline to resolve three high-profile issues affecting the island's reputation, including long-running disputes over beach access and land use.
Automated passport gates arrive at Phuket Airport from June 13, cutting immigration wait times. For property buyers making multiple viewing trips, the change means smoother arrival and departure.
Understand the Current Market Before You List Get Your Ownership Structure Right First Freehold vs. Leasehold Company-Held Land Price Your Property Accurately Prepare the Property for Sale Choose the Right Agent Understand the Costs of Selling Market the Property Effectively Handle Offers and Negotiations Carefully Complete the Sale at the Land Department A Note on Rental Income Before You Sell Work...
A new direct service between Ho Chi Minh City and Phuket, starting July 2026, is part of a wider tourism push that may shift rental demand patterns in Thailand's resort markets.
A new direct flight from Warsaw brings Central European buyers closer to Thailand. The route targets 47,000 visitors in its first winter season—another access shift worth watching for Phuket rental demand.
What Makes Cherngtalay Different The Property Market in Cherngtalay in 2026 Villa Prices and What to Expect Condominiums and Townhouses Rental Yield Potential Freehold vs Leasehold in Cherngtalay Key Areas Within Cherngtalay Near Boat Avenue and Porto de Phuket Laguna-Adjacent Properties Hillside and Canal-Side Villas Infrastructure and Development Signals for 2026 Who Is Buying in Cherngtalay Right...
Thailand has replaced its decades-old afternoon alcohol ban with a new 11am-to-midnight sales window. For Phuket's hospitality sector, the change is worth understanding.
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...
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.
