Locations in Thailand

Choose a place, from Bangkok to Koh Samui, and read about the homes you can find there.

Choose a place, from Bangkok to Koh Samui, and read about the homes you can find there.

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Each location page describes the place and shows the homes for sale and for rent there.

Bangkok

Bangkok is Thailand's capital and business center, a city of high-rise living along the Skytrain lines and the Chao Phraya River. Homes here are mostly condos, riverside penthouses and branded residences, concentrated in Sukhumvit, Silom and Sathorn. It suits buyers who want city life with offices, schools and hospitals close by.

Wide choice of condos, penthouses and branded residences

International schools and private hospitals

Michelin-starred restaurants and designer flagship stores

Skytrain and metro lines linking the business districts

Large international community of residents

Thailand's main business and financial center

Phuket

Phuket is an island on the Andaman Sea with its own international airport and long sandy beaches down the west coast. Homes range from hillside villas above Surin and Kamala to beachfront houses and sea-view condos around Bang Tao, with a few large properties on Cape Yamu on the quieter east side. It suits families and second-home owners who want beach life with schools, marinas and golf nearby.

White-sand beaches along the west coast

Phuket International Airport on the island

Yacht marinas and golf courses

Holiday rental demand from international visitors

British and other international schools

Yacht marinas and boat access to nearby islands

Koh Samui

Koh Samui is a hilly island in the Gulf of Thailand where most homes are villas rather than apartments. Hillside villas with sea views and beachfront houses are found around Bophut, Choeng Mon and Chaweng Noi, alongside a few small resort properties. It suits buyers who want privacy and a slower island pace.

Low-density building, mostly private villas

Established international holiday destination

Island airport with flights to regional hubs

Wellness centers and steadily improving infrastructure

Seasonal holiday rental demand for villas

Green hills and granite shorelines

Hillside and beachfront plots in low-density areas

Pattaya

Pattaya is a coastal city on the eastern seaboard, reached from Bangkok by highway. High-rise condos and penthouses face the sea at Pratumnak Hill and Jomtien, while pool villas are more common in Na Jomtien. It suits weekend owners from Bangkok, retirees and people working in the Eastern Economic Corridor.

Lower entry prices than many other beach destinations

Highway connection from Bangkok, suited to weekend use

Family leisure facilities and international schools

Popular with retirees and long-term residents

Next to the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC)

Yacht clubs and seaside restaurants

Hua Hin

Hua Hin has long been the seaside retreat of the Thai royal family and keeps a quiet, low-rise character. Homes here are mainly pool villas on generous plots and beachfront condos, well suited to families and long stays. It draws retirees, golfers and Bangkok residents who drive down for the weekend.

Royal resort history and a calm, safe atmosphere

Reached from Bangkok by road

Championship golf courses and wellness resorts

Residential town with a quiet, discreet character

Popular with international retirees

Established residential market with long-term owners

Relaxed, low-rise resort living at a gentle pace

Long-stay living rather than short-term tourism