Where to buy new-build property in Thailand

Each market suits a different buyer — beach-resort rental income, capital-city liquidity, or lifestyle living. Here's the honest rundown.

Beachfront villas & branded residences

Capital-city condos along the BTS & MRT

Affordable coastal condos with strong yields

Island villas & branded residences

Northern value & long-stay rental

Royal beach town, families & retirees

Comparison snapshot

Indicative guides — confirm current figures with a HALP Asia consultant.

Location	Typical entry price (฿)	Best for	Typical gross yield	Foreign-buyer popularity
Phuket	฿5M – ฿80M+	Villa investment + holiday lettings	6 – 9%	Very high
Bangkok	฿4M – ฿60M+	Long-term rental & capital growth	4 – 6%	Very high
Pattaya	฿2.5M – ฿20M	Affordable entry + rental yield	7 – 10%	High
Koh Samui	฿8M – ฿100M+	Lifestyle villas + holiday lettings	6 – 8%	High
Chiang Mai	฿2M – ฿15M	Affordable entry + long-stay rental	4 – 6%	Moderate
Hua Hin	฿3M – ฿30M	Lifestyle + family / retiree living	5 – 7%	Moderate–High

Prices and yields are indicative guides, not financial advice — confirm current figures with a HALP Asia consultant.