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Phuket buyers allege B100mn pool-villa fraud
Phuket buyers allege B100mn pool-villa fraud
Wednesday 3 December 2025 01:35 PM
PHUKET: A group of Phuket residents has sought legal intervention from the Campaigning to Reclaim Social Justice Foundation (CRSJ Foundation) after collectively losing more than B100 million in what they say is a major pool-villa development scam involving a network of Phuket property companies.
Villa Rentals: The Missing Piece in Phuket’s Tourism - Tax
Villa Rentals: The Missing Piece in Phuket’s Tourism - Tax
Monday 1 December 2025 11:30 AM
Phuket’s rise as a world-class tourism destination has brought significant changes to its accommodation landscape. Among the most notable is the rapid growth of villa and condo rentals, where private villas and condos are offered for stays with privacy and high-end experiences. Many homeowners now convert their properties into rental assets, creating a lucrative opportunity but unaware of their tax obligations.
Phuket high-end markets see solid growth
Phuket high-end markets see solid growth
Sunday 30 November 2025 10:00 AM
BANGKOK: Phuket's high-end villa and condo markets remain robust, supported by steady demand from foreign buyers, particularly long-stay travellers and remote workers, despite a slowdown in tourism.
Year to end with dip in transfers and transfer value
Year to end with dip in transfers and transfer value
Saturday 29 November 2025 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: Despite an expected pickup in transfers in the fourth quarter, full-year 2025 is still forecast to end with a 7% drop in the number of transfers and an 11% decline in transfer value, weighed down by the economic slowdown and weaker home-buying power.
Punked: Phuket real estate agents fight fake reviews attack
Punked: Phuket real estate agents fight fake reviews attack
Sunday 9 November 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: A wave of coordinated fake reviews and suspicious online advertising activity has sent shockwaves through Phuket’s property sector, prompting several leading real estate agencies to unite in an unprecedented move, demanding that Google Thailand take action to protect local businesses and restore consumer confidence.
Fire breaks out at Kathu condo under construction
Fire breaks out at Kathu condo under construction
Tuesday 21 October 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Firefighters quickly brought under control a blaze that broke out at a condominium building under construction in Kathu on Sunday night (Oct 19).
Action ordered over ‘One World’ Bang Tao condo
Action ordered over ‘One World’ Bang Tao condo
Sunday 19 October 2025 10:30 AM
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Samawit Suphanphai has ordered immediate corrective measures at a condominium construction site in Cherng Talay following complaints from local residents about dust, noise and traffic congestion.
Patong beachfront tops official land appraisal values
Patong beachfront tops official land appraisal values
Sunday 12 October 2025 11:30 AM
PHUKET: Land along Patong’s famed Thaweewong Rd, which runs along the Patong beachfront, has been officially valued at B200,000 per square wah (B80 million per rai), the highest in Phuket, according to the Treasury Department’s latest appraisal list for 2023-2026.
Bang Tao locals still fighting for land return after 40 years
Bang Tao locals still fighting for land return after 40 years
Sunday 28 September 2025 10:30 AM
PHUKET: Phuket MP Thitikan Thitipruethikul has pressed the government to act, as more than 1,000 households in Bang Tao are still waiting for justice 40 years after the state promised to return 704 rai of land seized for foreign mining concessions more than a century ago.
Phuket real estate cools in first half
Phuket real estate cools in first half
Friday 26 September 2025 10:40 AM
BANGKOK: Phuket's condo and villa market cooled markedly in the first half of 2025, with both new launches and sales contracting by more than 50% from the same period in 2024, after two consecutive years of peak new supply in 2023-24.
Thai hoteliers say ‘inflexible’ land tax a burden
Thai hoteliers say ‘inflexible’ land tax a burden
Sunday 21 September 2025 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: The robust tourism outlook anticipated for Thailand’s upcoming high season is insufficient to offset the 7% contraction in foreign arrivals so far this year, says the Thai Hotels Association (THA).
Restaurants caught operating inside Sirinat National Park
Restaurants caught operating inside Sirinat National Park
Thursday 18 September 2025 02:13 PM
PHUKET: Restaurants operating on the Mai Khao beachfront have been confirmed to be operating illegally within the boundaries of Sirinat National Park.
Phuket property remains bright amid national real estate slowdown
Phuket property remains bright amid national real estate slowdown
Wednesday 3 September 2025 11:08 AM
PHUKET: Despite a nationwide property market slowdown in 2025, Phuket remains a standout destination for real estate investment, driven by foreign demand and long-term development potential, industry figures say.
Phuket landlord shocked after tenant leaves room full of trash
Phuket landlord shocked after tenant leaves room full of trash
Monday 1 September 2025 11:00 AM
PHUKET: A Phuket landlord has spoken out after being left “hurt and shocked” when a tenant abandoned her rental room in filthy condition, leaving behind piles of rubbish.
Phuket sees bumper year for property market
Phuket sees bumper year for property market
Monday 1 September 2025 09:11 AM
BANGKOK: Despite a weak first half and the continued absence of Chinese buyers, Phuket’s residential market in 2025 is expected to be among the busiest in terms of new launches and sales, according to property analysts.
BDO Phuket Enters a New Chapter
BDO Phuket Enters a New Chapter
Sunday 31 August 2025 10:00 AM
BDO, one of the world’s leading professional services firms, is entering a new chapter in Phuket with a change in leadership at its local office. With a fresh vision and renewed focus to support businesses in the region navigate an increasingly complex economic and regulatory environment.
Officials warn of bad landlords as Phuket rental market grows
Officials warn of bad landlords as Phuket rental market grows
Sunday 31 August 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket officials, private sector operators and the Phuket Real Estate Association (PREA) have urged tenants to protect themselves against unscrupulous landlords, warning that the island’s booming rental market is opening the door to more disputes and scams.
Legal tactics delay Eva Beach demolition
Legal tactics delay Eva Beach demolition
Tuesday 19 August 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Legal manoeuvres have once again stalled the demolition of the controversial Eva Beach project in Rawai, as a fresh lawsuit has forced the long-running case back before the Administrative Court.
Real estate price war on the horizon
Real estate price war on the horizon
Wednesday 13 August 2025 01:53 PM
BANGKOK: The slowdown in the real estate sector is expected to trigger a price war in the property market and dampen the purchasing power of upper-income homebuyers.
Sansiri preps 29 projects in Phuket under 5-year plan
Sansiri preps 29 projects in Phuket under 5-year plan
Saturday 9 August 2025 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: SET-listed developer Sansiri plans to launch 29 residential projects worth B33 billion in Phuket under a five-year plan, driven by new demand from both locals and foreigners.

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