Property News

Princess Builds Dream Tsunami Village

By Chutima Sidasathian

Photo Album With the help of the army, a Thai Royal princess has helped to create a dream village for families who were victims of the 2004 tsunami. More »

Dewa Phuket Opens: 60 Photo Special

Photo Album Despite the gloom, there are glimpses of light and hope on Phuket. One came tonight with the opening of the spectacular Dewa Phuket, a villa and apartment resort at Nai Yang. More »

Phuket Property: Big Brands on Hold Amid Unrest

By Lana Willocks and Shanya Phattrasaya

Latest: Airports Siege Fallout Phuket property industry players say there has been no immediate effect on the market, but the future is clouded with uncertainty. More »

Phuket Resorts Facing Cancelled Bookings

By Apinya Saksri

Update: Airport Siege Hopes for a good high season have been shattered as Phuket resorts face cancellations following strengthened travel advisories to Thailand. More »

Phuket Governor Ordered Off 'Private' Beach

By Chutima Sidasathian

Phuket's new governor was ordered off a '' private'' beach soon after arriving on the island, which may explain his unhelpful attitude when he met the Jumeirah project investment team. More »

Phuket Boost: Amalfi Villas 4.5b Baht Launch

By Chutima Sidasathian

Update Phuket may be facing tough times but if you have $3.5 million to spare . . . Raimon Land proves it has gumption, with a villa project that out-villas them all. More »

Phuket Getting Set for Outlet Village

By Alan Morison and Shanya Phattrasaya

Latest Another week, another retail or entertainment option for Phuket. Coming next, Outlet Village, on the Bypass Road. This high season, get set for ''brand name saving up to 70 percent off.'' More »

Disappearing Gulu Wins Top Property Award

By Lana Willocks

Latest: The crowning moment of the Thailand Property Awards celebrated the achievements of a Phuket entrepreneur. 'And the award goes to . . .' But the star of the evening had vanished. More »

Phuket Local Communities Criticise Developers

By Apinya Saksri

Latest: Phuket's local communities condemn developers who privatise beaches, destroy mangroves and build environmentally damaging marinas, resorts that discharge waste, and projects such as 'Monkey Island.' More »

No Go-Ahead for Yamu Pier in Dispute With Locals

By Apinya Saksri

Latest: Plans for a pier at the exclusive Yamu villa and resort development have been put on hold because of the concerns of traditional local residents, a fishing conference is told. More »