A reminder from Thai immigration that travellers should carry proof of funds at entry has caught attention. The amounts haven't changed since 2000, but the practical question is whether enforcement will tighten.
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Bangkok condo prices have climbed back to pre-pandemic levels, but developers are not launching affordable projects. Tighter mortgage rules and rising land costs are pushing activity toward Phuket instead.
When a Bangkok brokerage doubles its investment budget to buy unsold condos in bulk at steep discounts, the signal is clear: developers are sitting on inventory they need to move. For Phuket buyers, the question is whether similar pressure exists in resort markets.
When Bangkok land prices stall after decades of growth, the shift matters beyond the capital. For Phuket property watchers, the Bangkok condo market slowdown raises questions about demand, developer strategy and land value.
A new daily flight from Dubai to Bangkok may look like airline news, but for Phuket property, it's another data point in a wider shift: easier access, higher spend, longer stays and repeat demand from the Middle East.
A new four-times-weekly flight from Washington DC to Taipei may seem like airline news, but for Phuket property, improved North American access affects buyer confidence and long-stay potential.
Half of TAT's Thai tourism sellers represented Phuket at the South Africa roadshow as arrivals rose 6.61%. The share signals Phuket's pull for long-haul travellers — and rising demand.
Thailand just extended a steep property transfer fee discount for another year, but the fine print tells a different story for most foreign buyers. Here's who actually qualifies and what the numbers mean.
Most foreign buyers hear the number long before they understand what it measures. The 49% rule is not a cap on how many condos you can own. It limits how much floor space in a single building can be foreign-held, and the detail matters.
A government-backed licensing push reaches its deadline this week. For anyone considering Phuket hospitality property or villa rental investments, the compliance climate is shifting.
Phuket's new governor has launched an island-wide aerial survey focused on public land, coastal zones and forest reserves. For property buyers and developers, the move signals a shift toward stricter oversight.
A concrete road and cleared land in a protected forest reserve. One backhoe seized. The Kamala Hills enforcement operation is a reminder that not all Phuket land is legal to develop—and buyers must know the difference.
