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Global Wellness Summit in Phuket: why it matters for housing

Global Wellness Summit in Phuket: why it matters for housing

Global Wellness Summit in Phuket: why it matters for housingPhuket will host an event this year that is important not only for tourism, but also for property values tied to quality. In November, the island will welcome...

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EQ Phuket in Kata: a new signal for Phuket’s premium market

EQ Phuket in Kata: a new signal for Phuket’s premium market

EQ Phuket in Kata: a new signal for Phuket’s premium marketSouthern Phuket has received another sign of confidence: EQ Phuket, a luxury beachfront hotel in the Kata Beach area, is moving into active development. The...

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Phuket may raise hotel levy: what it means for owners and investors

Phuket may raise hotel levy: what it means for owners and investors

Phuket is discussing a higher provincial hotel levy, moving from 1% to 3% of room revenue. This is more than a hotel story: it signals that the island wants more funding for tourism and infrastructure, while income...

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Phuket is formalizing its hotel market: what the licensing drive changes

Phuket is formalizing its hotel market: what the licensing drive changes

Phuket has launched a new drive to bring accommodation businesses into the legal system. Authorities have opened a daily consultation center for operators while continuing enforcement against unlicensed properties. For...

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PEYLAA Phuket: why Bang Tao branded residences strengthen the island market

PEYLAA Phuket: why Bang Tao branded residences strengthen the island market

Phuket is increasingly rewarding not only sea-view locations, but also strong management, service quality, and long-term asset value. The new PEYLAA Phuket, Autograph Collection Residences in Bang Tao is a clear example...

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Direct long-haul flights to Phuket: what they change for buyers and rentals

Direct long-haul flights to Phuket: what they change for buyers and rentals

Phuket’s new winter flight map is not just a travel convenience. For property, it usually means one thing: the island is becoming more accessible to higher-value, longer-stay demand.Virgin Atlantic is launching a direct...

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Bang Tao and Layan Turn Premium: Why Phuket Prices Are Now Bangkok-Style

Bang Tao and Layan Turn Premium: Why Phuket Prices Are Now Bangkok-Style

Phuket is moving deeper into the premium phase. Major developers are shifting more capital to the island, while prices in Bang Tao and Layan are now being compared with Bangkok prime locations. For buyers, this is not a...

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What Phuket buyers really want: the market is rental-led and west-coast focused

What Phuket buyers really want: the market is rental-led and west-coast focused

The clearest signal from Phuket right now is simple: in 2026, the island is driven more by rentals than by outright sales. Over the past six months, tens of thousands of real enquiries pointed to one pattern — most...

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Phuket Model: Why the New Policy Direction Helps Buyers and Investors

Phuket Model: Why the New Policy Direction Helps Buyers and Investors

Phuket has received another signal that matters not only for tourism but also for property: the authorities are promoting the Phuket Model as a new way to manage the island. The focus is on land-document checks, order...

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New central park in Phuket Town: why it matters for homes and rentals

New central park in Phuket Town: why it matters for homes and rentals

One of the year’s most visible urban projects in Phuket Town is close to completion: a large public park is taking shape on the site of the former provincial prison. For property, this is more than landscaping. It...

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How to Check a Phuket Rental Model After Illegal Hotel Raids

How to Check a Phuket Rental Model After Illegal Hotel Raids

Phuket is reminding investors that income property is not only about views and occupancy. In June, authorities inspected several tourist-area properties in Kata and Rawai that were offering hotel-like stays without the...

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Phuket’s northern gateway: what the road-widening plan could change

Phuket’s northern gateway: what the road-widening plan could change

Phuket has entered a new stage of planning for a project that could reshape how people enter the island and how they choose property in the north.What happenedAuthorities are advancing survey and design work for a 2.27...

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Why the Growth of International Schools Strengthens Phuket’s Property Market

Why the Growth of International Schools Strengthens Phuket’s Property Market

Phuket is looking less like a seasonal resort and more like an island where families live year-round. In that environment, international schools have become one of the strongest demand drivers for property.For real...

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POP Phuket in Cherng Talay: a new driver for living and rentals near Bang Tao

POP Phuket in Cherng Talay: a new driver for living and rentals near Bang Tao

POP Phuket in Cherng Talay: a new driver for living and rentals near Bang TaoCherng Talay is getting another strong reason to matter: POP Phuket, a new Central Group community mall scheduled to open in 2026. The project...

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June 30 deadline: who can still save on a Phuket property purchase

June 30 deadline: who can still save on a Phuket property purchase

Phuket has a rare window where buying is not only about choosing the right asset, but also about timing. Until 30 June 2026, Thailand keeps a temporary cut in transfer and mortgage registration fees for homes priced up...

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Sirinat and Nai Yang: why land checks and marine transport are reshaping north Phuket

Sirinat and Nai Yang: why land checks and marine transport are reshaping north Phuket

North Phuket has entered a phase that matters for both lifestyle buyers and investors. Around Sirinat National Park, authorities are speeding up action on illegal land encroachment, while a marine transport plan is...

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New international departure fee: what it means for Phuket

New international departure fee: what it means for Phuket

At first glance, a passenger service charge looks like an airport detail, not a real-estate story. But on Phuket, airport logistics are part of the property equation. The island depends on arrivals, departures, seasonal...

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How Phuket’s tourism demand is changing and what it means for rental property

How Phuket’s tourism demand is changing and what it means for rental property

In 2026, Phuket is no longer a market that can be judged only by a sea view, beach distance, or a project’s brand name. The island is moving into a more mature phase: what matters now is not just visitor volume, but...

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Phuket Airport Gets Faster: Why Automated Passport Channels Matter for Property Buyers

Phuket Airport Gets Faster: Why Automated Passport Channels Matter for Property Buyers

Phuket often sends the market simple signals that are easy to read. One of them is when the journey home, to a resort, or to a private apartment becomes a little shorter and calmer. That is why the launch of automated...

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BCIS: British and French Programs in One School, and Why It Matters in Phuket

BCIS: British and French Programs in One School, and Why It Matters in Phuket

For families moving to Phuket or spending most of the year on the island, a school is often not an extra convenience but a core factor in choosing a district. That is why BCIS in Chalong deserves special attention: it...

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THIM: Thailand’s new visa app and what it means for Phuket buyers

THIM: Thailand’s new visa app and what it means for Phuket buyers

Thailand has launched the pilot version of THIM, a mobile platform designed to become a digital one-stop channel for immigration tasks for foreign visitors and residents. For a regular traveler it looks like a...

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Rising summer demand for Thailand: what it means for Phuket real estate

Rising summer demand for Thailand: what it means for Phuket real estate

Summer in Phuket is traditionally the low season, but in 2026 that simple rule is becoming less absolute. Russian tour operators are reporting a 5–15% increase in Thailand bookings, and Russian travel flow is close to...

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The Title Serenity delivered: a new ready complex 400 meters from Nai Yang Beach

The Title Serenity delivered: a new ready complex 400 meters from Nai Yang Beach

Phuket buyers often trust a project more when they can see it finished, walk the grounds, and assess the real quality of the build. The Title Serenity in Nai Yang now belongs to that category: it reached completion in...

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Why Phuket’s green hotels matter for buyers and investors

Why Phuket’s green hotels matter for buyers and investors

Phuket keeps proving a simple point: a strong asset on the island is no longer just about sea views and beach proximity. Management quality, operating costs, international expectations, and the ability of a property to...

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How to choose a Phuket property that still rents well in a calmer market

How to choose a Phuket property that still rents well in a calmer market

Phuket remains one of Thailand’s strongest real-estate markets, but in 2026 it looks less like a fast-moving resort boom and more like a mature, selective ecosystem. Tourism is still strong, yet visitor mix, trip...

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Why Phuket buyers should check access before price

Why Phuket buyers should check access before price

For Phuket, this is one of the most practical real-estate topics in 2026. The market increasingly sells not just square meters or views, but the promise of future value: quiet location, green hillside, ocean nearby,...

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Phuket is entering hotel oversupply pressure: what it means for buyers

Phuket is entering hotel oversupply pressure: what it means for buyers

For years, Phuket rewarded sellers with a simple story: tourism kept growing, rental demand looked endless, and almost any seaside property could be packaged as an investment. In 2026, that picture is more complicated....

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Airport as a price signal: what Phuket Airport expansion means for buyers

Airport as a price signal: what Phuket Airport expansion means for buyers

Phuket has always been a market where transport matters almost as much as the beach. In 2026, the airport is no longer just a convenient arrival point; it is becoming one of the clearest indicators of how housing demand...

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Bank of Thailand extends LTV relief: what it means for Phuket buyers

Bank of Thailand extends LTV relief: what it means for Phuket buyers

The Bank of Thailand has extended its temporary LTV easing for one more year, until 30 June 2027. For Phuket’s property market, this is a practical signal for anyone planning to buy a condo, villa, or investment...

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Rawai under scrutiny: why a shoreline halt matters for seaside buyers

Rawai under scrutiny: why a shoreline halt matters for seaside buyers

At the end of May, Phuket authorities suspended work on a shoreline protection project in Rawai while they verify the property boundary and whether construction may encroach on public water areas. On the surface, it...

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Demand shifts: how weaker Chinese buying and rising Russian demand are reshaping Phuket

Demand shifts: how weaker Chinese buying and rising Russian demand are reshaping Phuket

What happenedIn the first quarter of 2026, the foreign buyer mix in Thailand’s condominium market changed noticeably. overall foreign transactions declined, Chinese demand softened, and Russian buyers moved up into one...

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Thailand cuts visa-free stay to 30 days: what it means for Phuket

Thailand cuts visa-free stay to 30 days: what it means for Phuket

Thailand has officially decided to reduce the visa-free stay for travelers from 93 countries from 60 days to 30 days. The move is aimed at curbing illegal work, repeated border runs, and grey-area stays. For Phuket,...

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Phuket expands the power grid: five new substations and why it matters

Phuket expands the power grid: five new substations and why it matters

Phuket has announced one of the most practical market developments of the year: a power grid expansion with five new substations and more than THB 1 billion in investment. For buyers, this is not just a utility story....

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Phuket in the anti-nominee spotlight: what changes for buyers and investors

Phuket in the anti-nominee spotlight: what changes for buyers and investors

Thailand is tightening scrutiny of nominee structures, and Phuket has been named as one of the next areas likely to face stronger enforcement. For real estate, this is not just a legal headline. It is a direct signal...

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Raimon Land strengthens Phuket bet: what the new luxury project means

Raimon Land strengthens Phuket bet: what the new luxury project means

As the mass-market housing segment becomes more cautious, Phuket is once again showing that the upper end of the market follows a different logic. Raimon Land has announced plans to develop SLS Residences Phuket Kamala,...

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Central Phuket Expansion: Why It Matters for Housing and Investment

Central Phuket Expansion: Why It Matters for Housing and Investment

In the first half of 2026, Phuket received another sign that the island is becoming not only a resort destination but also a full-year urban market. Central Group announced an expansion of Central Phuket, one of the...

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Thailand tightens land deal checks: what it means for Phuket buyers

Thailand tightens land deal checks: what it means for Phuket buyers

For Phuket’s property market, this is not an abstract regulatory update. When the state strengthens scrutiny of land transactions, it directly affects the purchase of villas, plots, houses, and ownership structures...

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Visa for property owners in Thailand costing from 3 million baht (Thailand Investment Visa)

Visa for property owners in Thailand costing from 3 million baht (Thailand Investment Visa)

Requirements and documents for obtaining an investment visa in Thailand. Who can get the visa Property owner (freehold / leasehold), if: Property value: from 3,000,000 ฿ (for leasehold — from 3,060,000 ฿). Chanote...

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Start of sales for The Title Balcony: a new beachfront project The Title at Nai Yang.

Start of sales for The Title Balcony: a new beachfront project The Title at Nai Yang.

The Title launches sales of the new resort condominium The Title Balcony — a low-rise format project by the sea in the Nai Yang area in the northwest of Phuket. This is one of the most interesting premieres for those...

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Start of sales for The Title Sierra

Start of sales for The Title Sierra

Sales have opened in the new residential complex The Title Sierra in the popular location of Bang Tao. The project focuses on comfortable resort living and investments: compact sizes, rich infrastructure, and favorable...

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Start of sales The Title Coralina

Start of sales The Title Coralina

Brief about the project Brand: The Title (Rhom Bho Property) Location: Kamala, Phuket Apartment types: studios, 1 bedroom, 1+ (with a study), 2 bedrooms Format: resort condominium with full infrastructure Status:...

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Start of sales: The Title ViVi in Bang Tao

Start of sales: The Title ViVi in Bang Tao

In Bang Tao, the sales launch of the new project The Title ViVi by the developer Rhom Bho Property (the brand THE TITLE) has been announced. The complex is located in one of the most sought-after areas of the island —...

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The Title Katabello Kata start of sales!

The Title Katabello Kata start of sales!

We are starting the application process for the purchase of real estate in the new elite project Katabello Kata in Phuket, developed by the leading developer Rhom Bho Property, known for its outstanding complexes such...

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Real estate on the island of Phuket today

Real estate on the island of Phuket today

Real estate on the island of Phuket continues to be an attractive investment option for foreign buyers. With incredible ocean views, white sandy beaches, and luxurious villas, Phuket draws tourists and investors from...

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