Phuket’s High Season Is Coming — Is Your Property Ready? 🌞

A year-end checklist for investors, plus a look at the new Siamese Bangtao and Thailand’s quietly powerful real estate market.

Author

Johnny Leverington
October 21, 2025

Welcome to Hawook — your guide to Southeast Asia’s emerging property market. From Phuket to beyond, we bring you early access to curated off-plan projects, plus clear insights to help you invest with confidence.

🏡 At a Glance – Quick Facts

  • Location: Choeng Thale (Layan–Bangtao), Phuket

  • Scale: 272 units, 3 buildings, 7 floors, site ~6,400 sqm

  • Status: Off-plan, completion Jun 2027 (Q2/2027)

  • Developer: Siamese Asset PCL (with build partners noted: Ritta, Cornerstone, Dynasty)

  • Positioning: Resort-style condo with wellness, co-working, and all-pets-allowed policy

💸 Pricing Snapshot

  • 1BR (~45–46 sqm): ฿6.39M–฿7.11M (≈ ฿140k–฿157k/sqm)

  • 2BR (~71–91 sqm, plus some 79–86–90 sqm): ฿10.18M–฿13.83M (≈ ฿143k–฿165k/sqm)

  • Duplex options: available (84.75–104.25 sqm) — ask for current inventory

Higher floors/views lean to the upper band; efficient 71–79 sqm 2BRs anchor mid-band pricing.

📐 Unit Mix & Sizes

  • Studios: ~30 sqm

  • 1 Bedroom: ~45 sqm

  • 2 Bedroom: ~61–90.75 sqm

  • Duplex: ~84.75–104.25 sqm

🧱 Facilities that matter day-to-day

  • Rooftop infinity pool + kids’ pool

  • Onsen, sauna, steam (wellness stack)

  • Co-working / meeting room, music room

  • Gym, tennis court, golf simulator

  • Rooftop padel court & outdoor cinema (project highlight)

  • On-site restaurant & café, BBQ, garden areas

  • Reception/lobby, car parking

  • 24H security & CCTV

  • Pets: All kinds allowed ✅

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🗺️ The Location Lowdown

  • Layan–Bangtao corridor (Laguna, cafés, beach clubs).

  • Airport: ~22 mins (≈12.5 km).

  • Landmark: Ma Doo Bua ~6 mins (≈3.0 km).

  • Use-case: Mornings on Bangtao/Layan, Laguna errands by day, rooftop sunsets at home.

💳 Payment Plan (illustrative)

  • Reservation: ฿100,000

  • On SPA (Down payment): 30%

  • Foundation complete: 15%

  • Structure complete: 15%

  • On handover (Q2/2027): 40%

💼 Who should short-list this

  • Buyers wanting a new, amenity-dense Phuket base near Layan/Bangtao.

  • Pet owners needing a building that truly welcomes pets.

  • Investors eyeing solid rental demand in the Laguna/Bangtao pocket with wellness + co-working pull.

  • Off-plan buyers comfortable staging payments to Jun 2027.

🧾 Fees, premiums, rules

  • CAM: ฿65/sqm/month

  • Sinking fund (one-time): ฿700/sqm

  • Utilities: Government electricity & water rates

  • Pets: All pets allowed (confirm house rules for size/breed)

❓ FAQs

Is foreign freehold available?
Yes—condos in Thailand allow foreign freehold up to 49% of sellable area. Check quota for your preferred stack before booking.

What are the ongoing costs?
Plan for CAM ฿65/sqm/month plus utilities; sinking fund ฿700/sqm is one-time at transfer.

Rental outlook?
Bangtao/Layan is one of Phuket’s healthiest rental markets thanks to Laguna and year-round lifestyle demand. 1BRs capture steady occupancy; 2BRs can command higher ADRs with the wellness/co-working edge.

Any standout amenities?
The rooftop infinity pool, padel court, outdoor cinema, onsen and golf simulator set this apart from standard condo amenity lists.

How far is the beach?
You’re in the Layan–Bangtao zone; exact minutes vary by route and building position.

🔍 Final Take – Should you shortlist this?

If you want modern resort living in Layan–Bangtao with pet-friendly rules and above-average amenities, Siamese Bangtao is an easy add to the shortlist. Pricing is in-line for the area; the wellness + rooftop sport + co-working combo is the value kicker—especially for rental appeal.

🌴 Thailand’s Real Estate: Boring — and Brilliant

Think Thailand’s property market is a speculator’s playground? Think again. Despite its postcard beaches and booming tourism, 85% of Thai homebuyers aren’t investors — they’re end-users buying for family, stability, and long-term living. This makes Thailand one of Asia’s most grounded markets, where demand is powered by genuine need, not hype.

In this Hawook feature, we dive into the data behind Thailand’s “utility market,” exploring how cultural values, conservative lending, and real occupancy create a rare kind of stability — one that’s quietly outpacing its flashier regional peers. For investors, it’s a story of patience over profit-chasing, and why “boring” might just be the smartest bet in Southeast Asia.

🌞 Phuket Investor’s Year-End Checklist

Getting your slice of paradise ready for high season

The clouds are clearing, the tourists are trickling back, and Phuket’s gearing up for another high-season boom. Whether you’re a proud villa owner, a soon-to-be buyer, or just watching the market sparkle — now’s the time to get your property (and your strategy) ready to shine.

Here’s your tropical to-do list before the high season hits full swing:

🌴 1. Refresh & Repair
A little post-rain TLC goes a long way. Touch up that paint, trim the garden, fix the A/C — make sure your property looks as good as those December sunsets.

💼 2. Review Your Rentals
Demand’s about to surge. Update your listings, refresh your photos, and check pricing to match the season. Consider adding a few “Instagram-worthy” perks — coffee station, beach gear, or a scooter partnership.

📈 3. Recheck Your ROI
With the baht steady and tourist confidence returning, it’s a great moment to review yields. Are you getting the best out of your investment? A quick spreadsheet check now can reveal big wins later.

🤝 4. Tune In to the Market
Phuket’s buzzing again — new launches in Bangtao, Kamala, and Rawai are catching investor eyes. Stay informed so you can pivot fast when the right opportunity appears.

💬 5. Nurture Your Network
High season is networking season! From beachfront brunches to real estate mixers, it’s the perfect time to meet agents, buyers, and fellow investors over a cocktail or two.

🌅 6. Take a Breath
Remember, you invested in paradise. Enjoy a few sunsets, celebrate the small wins, and toast to the season ahead — it’s looking bright for Phuket.

💬 Property Pulse Poll

Who do you think drives the market more today?
🇹🇭 Local buyers — fueling condos and affordable housing.
🌍 Foreign investors — pushing demand in resort and luxury properties.

👉 We’d love to hear your thoughts: Locals or foreigners — who’s shaping the market more?

🙏 Thanks for Reading

That’s a wrap for this week’s Hawook! Thanks for reading and staying tuned to Southeast Asia’s fast-moving property scene. If today’s insights sparked an idea, pass it along to a friend or colleague who’d enjoy it too.

See you next week for more market moves and fresh opportunities.
— The Hawook Team