AREA GUIDES

Where to live in Phuket: the character, lifestyle and property market of each area.

Bang Tao

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A long, calm west-coast bay with beach clubs, Laguna's resorts and some of Phuket's most sought-after new villas and condos.

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Cherng Talay

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The green, residential heart of the north-west: villa estates, international schools and easy access to Bang Tao, Layan and Laguna.

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Kamala

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A quiet, family-friendly bay between Patong and Surin, with sea-view hillsides and a relaxed village feel.

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Karon

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A long, wide beach with an easygoing resort atmosphere, halfway between lively Patong and relaxed Kata.

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Kata

Two beautiful beaches, a laid-back café and surf scene, and one of the most popular family areas in the south-west.

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Laguna

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Phuket’s best-known integrated resort: lagoons, hotels, golf and managed residences on Bang Tao Bay.

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Nai Harn

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A beautiful southern bay with a lake, a relaxed expat community and some of the island’s best swimming.

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Patong

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Phuket’s liveliest beach town: nightlife, shopping and the island’s strongest short-term rental market.

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Phuket Town

The island’s historic capital: colourful Old Town streets, local food, hospitals, schools and more affordable property.

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Rawai

Phuket’s southern tip: a long-established expat community, seafood by the sea, island boat trips and great-value living.

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Surin

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A small, upmarket beach with boutique resorts, fine dining and luxury villas on the surrounding hills.

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