Insights & Updates
Expert insights, market updates, and practical guides to help you navigate the Phuket real estate market.
Phuket GuideWhat hotels were destroyed in the Thailand tsunami? Other Phuket hotels that were forced to close until further notice were Comfort Resort, Hyton Leelavadee, Kamala Bay Terrace Resort and Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort. Le Meridien also closed its beachfront spa resort in Khao…
Phuket GuideNumber of HNWIs Thailand 2016-2026 In 2021, Thailand had a total of 125,440 million. What should I avoid in Phuket? 7 Phuket Problems You Might Forget (and 3 Real Problems!) Renting a motorcycle if you are an inexperienced driver Swimming in rough seas. Ignorance of fraud is…
Phuket GuideWhere do Thai celebrities live? Call it the Lower East Side of Bangkok. Home to Thai celebrities, VIPs, Japanese businessmen, and sophisticated expats, the district has recently become a wonderland of fancy food, drinks, and parties. (The locals call Thonglor “hi-so”, as in high…
Phuket GuideThe best time for a good beach holiday is from December to March. This is when you will get the least amount of rain and the most sunshine. In the month of November, which immediately follows the rainy season and before the peak season you will get to enjoy the best weather. Is…
Phuket GuideIn April, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Phuket is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is 29.0 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 24.1 °C (75.3 °F) and a maximum of 34 °C (93.3 °F). On the coldest nights, the temperature typically drops to around 22°C…
Phuket GuideAre taxis safe in Phuket? Taxis are relatively safe in Phuket. Most of the drivers are very kind and welcoming (as if you are a paying customer). If you are more comfortable knowing the taxi company you are taking then you can always book a taxi from a private company in…
Phuket GuideEvery day, Thai people in Phuket see foreign visitors richer than them, but their reaction is generally warm and friendly. Violent crime is rare, but there has been an increase in recent years, particularly in attacks on foreigners riding motorcycles at night on deserted roads.…
Phuket GuideAre taxis in Phuket safe? Taxis are relatively safe in Phuket. Most drivers are very friendly and accommodating (since you are a paying customer). If you are more comfortable knowing the taxi company you are taking, you can always order a taxi from a private company in advance.…
Phuket GuideHow many days do you need in Phuket? Phuket has so much to offer, I’d say you need at least 5 days to get a good feel for the island. But you can easily spend 7 days and even 14 days in Phuket without feeling like you’ve run out of things to do. Can I