The JournalVol. 2026

Insights &
Analysis.

Market analysis, legal ownership guides and investment research on Phuket and Samui property — written for buyers, not for hype.

6

Articles Published

6

Research Topics

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Featured Research

Bang Tao vs Laguna: How Phuket's Northwest Investment Corridor Splits in 2026
Location Analysis13 min read

May 28, 2026

Bang Tao vs Laguna: How Phuket's Northwest Investment Corridor Splits in 2026

Bang Tao and Laguna sit side by side on Phuket's northwest coast but operate as different investment products in 2026. This guide compares them on yield, occupancy, exit liquidity and supply trajectory using current named market sources.

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The Archive

Latest Insights

6 articles

Bang Tao vs Laguna: How Phuket's Northwest Investment Corridor Splits in 2026
Location Analysis13 min read

May 28, 2026

Bang Tao vs Laguna: How Phuket's Northwest Investment Corridor Splits in 2026

Bang Tao and Laguna sit side by side on Phuket's northwest coast but operate as different investment products in 2026. This guide compares them on yield, occupancy, exit liquidity and supply trajectory using current named market sources.

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Foreign Ownership in Thailand 2026: Freehold vs Leasehold and the Nominee Crackdown
Legal Guide16 min read

May 28, 2026

Foreign Ownership in Thailand 2026: Freehold vs Leasehold and the Nominee Crackdown

The legal landscape for foreign property ownership in Thailand shifted on April 1, 2026, when the Department of Business Development began substance-based reviews of Thai limited companies. This guide explains what is still compliant — Condominium Act freehold for condos, registered 30+30+30 leasehold for villas, and properly-structured Thai companies — and what is now actively prosecuted.

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Freehold Property for Sale in Phuket: What's Actually Available in 2026
Phuket7 min read

July 12, 2026

Freehold Property for Sale in Phuket: What's Actually Available in 2026

A practical guide to what is genuinely freehold in Phuket in 2026 — condo units within the 49% foreign quota — plus price context, quota checks, and the purchase steps.

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Guaranteed ROI vs Actual Rental Yield: How Off-Plan Developer Programmes Really Work (2026)
Investment Analysis13 min read

May 28, 2026

Guaranteed ROI vs Actual Rental Yield: How Off-Plan Developer Programmes Really Work (2026)

Off-plan developer rental guarantees are typically prepaid rent funded from a unit-price premium, not free yield. This guide unpacks the mechanics, walks through what happens when the guarantee expires, and gives buyers a practical due-diligence framework for 2026.

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How to Buy Property with Crypto in Thailand 2026: Compliance Guide and the 2025-2029 Tax Exemption
Crypto Payment13 min read

May 28, 2026

How to Buy Property with Crypto in Thailand 2026: Compliance Guide and the 2025-2029 Tax Exemption

Practical, source-cited guide to converting crypto into Thai property in 2026: SEC-licensed exchange selection, Foreign Exchange Transaction (FET) form, the 2025-2029 personal income tax exemption on crypto gains, and Land Department registration sequence.

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Thailand Condos for Sale: What "Freehold" Actually Means for Foreign Buyers
Legal Guide7 min read

July 7, 2026

Thailand Condos for Sale: What "Freehold" Actually Means for Foreign Buyers

What foreigners can legally own freehold in Phuket, what they cannot, and why most "freehold villa" listings are actually 30-year leaseholds.

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