real-estate

Thailand DSI to issue third summons to Phuket MP in nominee case

The Department of Special Investigation will summon Phuket MP Somchat Techathaworncharoen on 28 September over alleged nominee property holdings, with an arrest warrant possible if he fails to appear.

ORN begins construction of B290m lifestyle community in Phuket’s Thalang

Ornsirin Holding is developing The Backyard Phuket on a site of more than two rai, with completion expected in the first quarter of 2027.

Phuket set to add 13,779 homes worth B176.5bn in 2026

A survey by the Agency for Real Estate Affairs identifies Phuket as Thailand’s largest source of new residential property by value, with Thalang leading development.

Phuket restaurants urged to track switched-off menu items, not just Grab commission

Delivery Booster founder Aleksei Mazur says Phuket restaurants may be losing about 6% of delivery revenue through menu items left unavailable on Grab, while advertising returns weaken beyond 6% of revenue.

UPDATE: All 226 reserve OrSor members suspended as Thalang checkpoint probe widens

All 226 reserve OrSor members in Thalang have been suspended and ordered to undergo criminal-record checks as an inquiry into alleged checkpoint payments widens.

Phuket district inspects hotels operating without licences

Authorities in Phuket’s Muang district inspected hotels operating without proper licences and began enforcement action against several properties.

Government spokesperson urges Phuket MP to clarify alleged nominee property case

A Thai government spokesperson urged People's Party MP Somchat Techathaworncharoen to respond to a Department of Special Investigation case involving alleged nominee ownership of property and condominiums in Phuket.

Four Points Phuket Patong combines 600-room resort with conference facilities

The Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort opened in 2020 as Thailand’s first Four Points property and offers accommodation, dining and conference facilities opposite Patong Beach.

Phuket real estate market leads Thailand in property value, AREA says

Phuket had B176.538 billion worth of residential property for sale in 2026, while 806 active projects across three districts contained 90,597 units, according to AREA.

Thailand deputy interior minister orders probe into alleged Thalang checkpoint extortion

Thailand’s deputy interior minister has ordered Phuket authorities to investigate allegations that officials in Thalang demanded money from detainees in exchange for their release.

Israeli ambassador plays down protests after Phuket Rosh Hashanah event cancelled

Israel’s ambassador to Thailand has urged cooperation to prevent Middle East tensions spreading to Thailand after anti-Israeli protests and the cancellation of a Rosh Hashanah dinner in Phuket over fears of violence.