Notes on the island & its market
Neighbourhood guides, market intelligence and plain-English buyer education from the Ocean Worldwide team — written for the international Phuket property buyer.
Phuket airport rolls out automated passport lanes for foreign buyers
Phuket International introduces automated passport lanes for repeat visitors and Long-Term Residence holders — a small change that meaningfully shortens the trip for international owners.
A buyer's due-diligence framework for Phuket
Navigate Phuket's property market with confidence — the checks every international buyer should make before they commit.
Phuket's luxury market and a wave of record launches
A significant boom in the luxury sector, marked by record-breaking branded residences along the west coast.
Inside the crackdown on nominee schemes
What renewed scrutiny on foreign ownership structures means for buyers right now — and how to stay on the right side of it.
Bang Tao, end to end: an area guide
Phuket's busiest beach is also one of its most liveable corners — international schools, Laguna, Boat Avenue, and a stretch of villas the rest of the island envies.
Phuket property investment in 2026: what's actually working
Rental yields, capital appreciation, and the asset classes we'd choose if we were investing fresh in Phuket today.
Foreign ownership in Thailand, explained without the jargon
The two honest paths to owning property in Phuket as a foreigner — freehold condominiums and registered leasehold villas — set out plainly.
A guide to the buying process for international buyers
From first enquiry to handover — the actual steps of buying property in Phuket from abroad, with the timing and the surprises laid out plainly.