Could 2026 bring real enforcement of illegal short-term condo rentals in Phuket? A look at proposed reforms, online platform regulation, and what it means for residential communities.
A look at how Thailand’s renewed ownership enforcement and evolving leasehold protections are shaping buyer confidence and future pricing in Phuket’s residential market.
A balanced look at Phuket tourism data and how it influences residential property demand, distinguishing short-term booking cycles from long-term lifestyle migration trends.
Boat ownership is part of daily life in Phuket. East coast marinas, Chalong Bay, Ao Yon, Cape Panwa, and high-season west coast bays form the island’s most used mooring locations.
Phuket’s property market does not move as a single system. Instead, it operates as two parallel markets, one driven by domestic Thai buyers and another shaped by foreign lifestyle demand, each responding to different economic and behavioural forces.
A look at how garden landscaping in Phuket has transformed over recent decades, from functional green space to immersive, lifestyle-driven outdoor design.
Multiple new hospitals and facility upgrades are underway in Phuket, expanding advanced healthcare access for residents, expatriates, and long-stay visitors.
For residents, Phuket offers far more than tourism. Outdoor living, fitness, dining, family activities, and access to nature create a lifestyle where there is always something to do.
The National Anti-Corruption Commission is playing an increasingly visible role in Phuket as Thailand strengthens anti-corruption oversight in development and planning.
Phuket’s luxury real estate market in 2026 continues to attract international buyers, supported by tourism, limited prime supply, infrastructure growth, and lifestyle demand.
New marina projects and expansions are underway across Phuket’s east coast, strengthening marine infrastructure and supporting waterfront residential demand.
Ride-hailing apps and smart taxi services are changing how residents and visitors move around Phuket, reducing reliance on rental cars and motorbikes.