Phuket’s “Wellness Condo” Launch + Why Property Still Beats the S&P 500 💼

Inside Sunny Moon near Nai Harn Beach — and the case for real-world returns over market volatility.

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Johnny Leverington
November 18, 2025

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🌗 Sunny Moon — Nai Harn wellness hub, yoga-to-cinema living

🏡 At a Glance – Quick Facts

  • Location: Rawai (near Nai Harn), Phuket

  • Scale: 228 units, 2 buildings, 8 floors, site ~13,669 sqm

  • Status: Off-plan, completion Apr 2026 (Q2/2026)

  • Developer: Sunny Development Group

  • Positioning: Mindful-living condo with Ayurveda/wellness + resort amenities; small pets allowed

💸 Pricing Snapshot

  • Studios (~33.8–35.2 sqm): ฿5.15M–฿5.24M (≈ ฿149k–฿153k/sqm)

  • 1BR (~56–73 sqm): ฿8.12M–฿8.92M (≈ ฿122k–฿154k/sqm)

  • 2BR (~103–120 sqm): ฿14.0M–฿15.2M (≈ ฿117k–฿138k/sqm)

  • 3BR (~167–191 sqm): ฿24.8M–฿27.8M (≈ ฿145k–฿148k/sqm)

Tip: Larger 1–2BRs show softer ฿/sqm; pool/mountain views and higher floors push the premium.

📐 Unit Mix & Sizes

  • Studios: ~34–35 sqm

  • 1 Bedroom: ~56–73 sqm

  • 2 Bedroom: ~103–120 sqm

  • 3 Bedroom: ~167–191 sqm

  • Furniture: fully furnished (developer’s in-house production)

🧱 Facilities that matter day-to-day

  • Pools & gardens: Communal pool, rooftop garden

  • Wellness: Yoga studio, spa, sauna, hamam, salt room, thermal plunge

  • Lifestyle: Restaurant & bar, cinema, music room, indoor games/VR zone, library

  • Work: Co-working / meeting rooms

  • Fitness: Gym + yoga

  • Ops & access: Reception, 24H security, CCTV

  • Parking & lifts: ~40% ratio, conventional; 1 passenger + 1 service lift per building

  • Pets: Cats & small dogs only

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🗺️ The Location Lowdown

  • Nai Harn Beach: ~700 m (Tripadvisor top-ranked, calm waters)

  • Rawai life: Markets, cafés, seaside dining; Rawai Park ~3 km (kid’s water/play zones)

  • Airport: ~48 km / ~1 hr
    Use-case: Morning beach walks → café → co-work → sunset yoga → cinema night downstairs.

💳 Payment Plan

  • Reserve: 5% (immediately)

  • +1 month: 25%

  • Staged calls (per schedule): 20% + 20% + 20%

  • Handover (Apr 2026): 10%
    Note: The listed milestone dates include older target months; we’ll align your schedule to the current construction timeline before commitment.

🧭 Who should short-list this

  • Wellness-first buyers wanting daily access to yoga/hamam/sauna & healthy dining

  • Remote workers/long-stayers who’ll use co-working and larger 1–2BR layouts

  • Small-pet owners needing a clear, pet-friendly policy

  • Investors targeting amenity-led rentals near Nai Harn/Rawai

🧾 Fees, rules

  • CAM: ฿32/sqm/month

  • Sinking fund (one-time): ฿453/sqm

  • Utilities: Government electricity & water rates

  • Pets: Cats & small dogs (per house rules)

❓ FAQs

Foreign freehold?
Yes—condo freehold up to 49% of sellable area; confirm quota for your stack.

Rentability?
Wellness programming, co-work, and proximity to Nai Harn support year-round demand; bigger 1–2BRs typically lift ADRs.

Parking?
~40% ratio; plan accordingly if you’ll keep a car/scooter.

Pets?
Small cats/dogs are allowed (check size/breed rules).

🔍 Final Take – Should you shortlist this?

If your Phuket plan is beach-near living with a wellness routine baked in—and you’ll actually use co-work, yoga, spa & cinema—Sunny Moon is a strong value play in south Phuket. The larger 1BR/2BR layouts offer attractive ฿/sqm and rental depth.

🇹🇭 Thailand Property vs. the S&P 500 — Why Investors Still Buy

When comparing Thailand property to the S&P 500, the contrast is clear: equities win on pure capital gains, but Thai real estate offers a different, more balanced return profile. Bangkok condos have grown at a steady ~5% CAGR over 14 years, while select units in prime locations deliver 6–8%+ rental yields — creating a blend of moderate appreciation and strong income.

What keeps global buyers interested is the “dual return”: financial upside plus real lifestyle utility. A condo in Asoke or Thong Lo can function as a seasonal home, retirement base, or foothold in Asia while still generating dependable rental income. It’s a stability-driven asset rather than a speculative bet.

Thailand also remains accessible compared to markets like Singapore or Hong Kong, where high entry prices and heavy taxes limit yield. The key, however, is selectivity: prime BTS locations, reputable developers, and foreign-quota units tend to outperform, while fringe “condo belt” areas often stagnate.

For investors seeking diversification, lower volatility, and lifestyle value, Thailand property continues to stand out as a resilient, income-generating complement to equity-heavy portfolios.

💬 Property Pulse Poll

Short-Term Rentals vs. Long-Term Stability

In markets like Phuket, Bali, and Bangkok, investors are split on one big question — chase higher yields from holiday rentals or lock in predictable long-term tenants.

🏖️ Short-term stays promise premium nightly rates and flexibility, but come with higher management costs and occupancy swings.
🏠 Long-term leases bring steadier cash flow, less hassle, and more reliable tenants — but often lower annual returns.

So, if you had to choose one investment strategy for 2025, where would you place your bet?

👉 Hit reply and tell us: Short-term or long-term — and why?
We’ll feature a few of your thoughts in next week’s issue.

🙏 Thanks for Reading

That’s it for this week’s Hawook! We’re glad to have you with us on the journey through Southeast Asia’s property market. If you found today’s edition useful, please share it with a friend who might benefit from these insights.

See you next week with more opportunities, updates, and ideas.

— The Hawook Team