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Infinity pool at sunset beside a tree-lined beach on Phuket’s west coast, from Rex Butler’s guide to the cost of living in Phuket

What Does It Cost to Live in Phuket?

Living well on Phuket’s west coast costs about what it costs in a mid-sized Australian or European city, with one exception: the house. The real numbers, line by line.

October 23, 2026

Infinity pool and sun loungers at a hillside villa above Phuket’s west coast, from Rex Butler’s guide to Phuket property investment

Is Buying Property in Phuket a Good Investment?

Phuket property is a good investment when you buy the right property for a reason you can name. The figures for 2026, where the oversupply sits, and the yield to actually plan on.

October 21, 2026

Aerial render of a round timber-roofed pavilion on a lake surrounded by forest, the Longevity Plaza at Tri Vananda in Thalang, Phuket.

Clinique La Prairie Opens in Phuket Next Month, Inside an Estate Built Around It.

A Swiss longevity clinic opens in the middle of Phuket next month, inside a residential estate designed around it. What that means for a buyer, and for an owner.

October 18, 2026

Banyan Tree Is Selling Phuket to UK Buyers, and the Pitch Is Right.

Banyan Tree took Phuket to London last week. Three small beachfront collections on Bang Tao, and why the case it made to UK buyers is right.

October 14, 2026

JLL Names Phuket a Global Resort Destination, and the Wellness Buyer Is Already Here.

JLL’s new Southeast Asia report names Phuket as a global resort destination. The wellness buyer it points to is already here, and the branded residences are building for them.

October 13, 2026

Hillside villa terrace overlooking river and forested mountains, Cherng Talay

The Phuket Property Market, Q3 2026: The Condos Sold. Now Who Rents Them?

Phuket condo sales rose about 10% in the first half of 2026. The bigger question is the 21,671 condos scheduled to complete by the end of 2027, and who rents them.

October 8, 2026

ICONPHUKET Ends the Drive to Town for Cherng Talay. The Junction Is the Trade.

ICONSIAM’s partner is building ICONPHUKET at the top of Cherng Talay. Very good news for this end of the island, with one trade to price in.

October 6, 2026

Sunlight filtering through rows of rubber trees in a plantation with green understory.

Phuket Is Canada’s Top Wellness Destination. Here Is What the Vote Actually Tells You

Canadians voted Phuket their top wellness destination for 2026. The headline number isn’t what it looks like, but the policy behind it is worth an owner’s attention.

September 27, 2026

Aerial view of Patong beach and coastal town surrounded by forested hills and turquoise waters.

The World Bank Put Phuket on Thailand’s Growth Map. Don’t Price It In Yet.

The World Bank just named Phuket in its plan for Thailand’s growth beyond Bangkok. It’s a model, not money, and its own numbers say the payoff is slower than the headlines.

September 25, 2026

Aerial view of Bang Tao beach with turquoise sea, sandy shoreline, forested coastline and mountains at sunset.

Bang Tao or Layan: Same Beach, Two Different Bets.

Bang Tao Beach turns into Layan Beach. Same sand, different bet. Which end you buy depends on what you want the place to do for you.

September 22, 2026

the part of Phuket's west coast the Patong tunnel does not reach

The Patong Tunnel Is Good News However, It Won’t Fix the Two Roads the West Coast Actually Sits On.

The Patong tunnel is good news for Patong. The west coast’s problem is two different roads, and the building along them is not waiting.

September 19, 2026

Layan bay on Phuket's west coast at sunset, the area the author watched change after sixteen years working in Australian and British property.

What Sixteen Years of Australian and British Property Taught Me, and What Phuket Made Me Unlearn

Sixteen years in Australian and British property gave me instincts that are right at home. In Phuket some are wrong, and nobody is checking for you.

September 18, 2026