Patong Beach

Patong Beach · Phuket

Essentials of Patong Beach

Patong is a large beach resort on the west coast of Phuket and is the heart of the island. It became one of the most popular attractions in Phuket thanks to its gorgeous white sand beach with crystal clear water and its world famous bustling nightlife. Home to upscale hotels, countless entertainment complexes and world class restaurants, Patong Beach welcomes tourists from all over the world, who wish to experience this big, crowded, bright and loud place globally renowned. Patong Beach registers the highest occupancy rate of the island and constitutes Phuket's heart of tourism. Its dynamism and popularity largely favour rental investments.

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Understanding the Patong Beach market

Investing in Thailand is nowadays a credible option to consider. With a healthy economy, excellent infrastructures, a major tourist attraction, a structured real estate market offering a good quality for its value, a low taxation and a clear law regarding real estate property, the country mixes all the required elements to realize a safe investment.Thanks to the stunning attractiveness of the region, the real estate market in Thailand knows a steady evolution of prices. Patong, Kata and Surin maintains their high level and offers one of the most luxury properties of the region. Due to its strategic location, its high-end infrastructures and its international airport, the island offers unique conditions to invest in an attractive and dynamic area. Facing this fondness, the local real estate has been modeled according to the new demanding inhabitants. The real estate offer perfectly meets the various expectations through different types of investments, from rental to residential, by way of speculative investments. Besides, the occupancy rate of rental properties remains high -around 75%-, which is a good element to know for future investors.

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Buying basics

In Thailand, the law considers that a foreigner cannot own a land. The land where is built the property will be rented for a period between 30 and 90 years. Besides, the purchase is made in foreign currency (the bath, which is the Thai currency is not used). As for the purchase of a condominium, the buyer will receive a "full ownership title" thanks to the "condominium license" but only if the good is legally registered as such. It is encouraged to contact a professional of the real-estate market in the area to know the different steps of the buying process. It is well advised to be careful of unscrupulous vendors who might propose you a land or even a property he does not own. Before any purchase, it is also recommended to examine the different legal documents such as the owner of the property, the plans...

Seasons

Low Season

May 01 – Oct 31

The period from May to October corresponds to the rainy season. As Phuket is close to the equator, the effects of the monsoon are reduced even if the sea can be rough.The region enjoys a tropical wet climate with steady and warm temperatures all over the year. During this period, it is not always raining but t...

High Season

Nov 01 – May 01

From November to April, it is the dry season. The month of March can be the best compromise between crowd and weather : tourists are fewer and prices are cheaper while the monsoon has not starting yet. This period provides an enjoyable climate to take advantage of the dream beaches and discover the stunning landscap...

Peak Season

Dec 01 – Mar 03

The period from December to February is the best one as the weather is dry, it hardly ever rains, there is a blue sky and temperatures are pleasant and not particularly too much high. However, it also corresponds to the busiest period of the year. Mainly in January and February, hords of tourists arrive in Phuket to...

Points of interest

Freedom Beach

The exclusive Freedom beach is a 300m-long strip of white sand set in a splendid bay with granite rocks and crystal blue waters. The surroundings are characterized by hills covered by thick and luxuriant jungle, a natural gem. Its exclusivity is due to its difficult accessibility and its untouched aspect. Freedom be...

Patong Boxing Stadium

The Muay Thai Boxing Stadium is probably the most famous boxing stadium in Phuket. It attracts both fighters and spectators from all over the world to attend this spectacular show. The ancient Thai martial art is a traditional fighting that remains very popular in Thailand as it is the national sport. In Muay Thai, ...

Pum Thai Cooking School

If you want to discover how to cook Thai food specialities, the Pum Thai Cooking School is the perfect place. It focuses on learning Thai recipes that you will be able to cook once back home thanks to ingredients you will find in your own country. Students choose from a large selection of more than 40 recipes which ...

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Discover other markets in Phuket

Phuket is the largest island of Thailand and is nowadays considered as one of the most attractive tropical seaside resorts in the world. This jewel of the Indian ocean spreads over 50 kilometers from north to south. Its northern end is linked with the continent thanks to a 600m-long bridge, called the bridge of the Saracens.The main wealths of the island are tourism -as it attracts more than 3 million tourists every year-, its rubber plantations, coconut and fishing. After Bangkok, Phuket is the richest region of Thailand and it enjoys a very diversified population as it welcomes Thais, Chi...

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