# Property in Chalong, Phuket Source: https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/areas/phuket/chalong Updated: 2026-11-14 Publisher: Thailand Property Investor (Omnia Capital Group) Chalong is a residential district on Phuket's south-east coast, built around Chalong Bay, its pier for the southern islands and the Chalong circle. Villas asked a median of THB 16.4 million in June 2026, about THB 58,000 per sqm, and condominiums about THB 93,000 per sqm. It suits long-stay residents, families and boat users. The bay is not for swimming. ## Key facts - Condominium asking prices: THB 92,000 to THB 93,000 per sqm (as of 2026-06-05) - Villa asking prices: THB 53,000 to THB 58,000 per sqm of built area (as of 2026-06-05) - Airport: about 45 minutes to Phuket International (HKT) - Coast: Andaman coast - Coordinates (longitude, latitude): 98.342, 7.835 - Best for: Full-time and long-stay living; Pool villas at lower prices; Divers and boat users; A base between Phuket Town and the southern beaches Chalong is the residential middle of southern [Phuket](https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/areas/phuket): the district around Chalong Bay and its pier, the Chalong circle, and the roads between Phuket Town and the southern beaches. It is good value for a house. Villas asked a median of THB 16.4 million in June 2026, and at about THB 58,000 per sqm of built area that was the lowest of Phuket's main villa areas. It suits long-stay residents, families and anyone who spends time on boats. It is not a beach resort. ## What it is like to live there The district has two centres. Inland is the Chalong circle, with Wat Chalong beside it, the island's most-visited temple: go early, before the tour coaches. Shops, clinics, gyms and restaurants line the Chao Fa roads that run north to Phuket Town and south to the bay. On the water, Chalong Pier is the base for the small boats that run day trips to Coral Island and Racha. Above it all, the Big Buddha, a 45-metre marble figure, looks out over the south coast. The feel is residential, Thai and expatriate rather than resort strip. For daily needs there is Chalong Hospital, a government hospital, and Berda Claude International School. The private hospitals and Central Phuket are a short drive north in Phuket Town: see [healthcare](https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/living/healthcare) and [international schools](https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/living/international-schools). ## The property on offer and what it costs Villas lead, outnumbering condominiums for sale about three to one. In June 2026 villas asked a median of about THB 58,000 per sqm and THB 16.4 million per house, and buyer interest centred on about THB 53,000 per sqm. Both sit well below the island-wide villa median of THB 70,000 per sqm in early 2025. Condominiums asked a median of about THB 93,000 per sqm, or THB 3.08 million per unit, with buyer interest at about THB 92,000. The villas are leasehold, because foreigners cannot own land. Some resale villas in Phuket are held through Thai companies, so on a resale ask exactly what you are acquiring: a lease, or shares in a company that owns land. Read [freehold versus leasehold](https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/guides/freehold-vs-leasehold), [buying a villa in Thailand](https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/guides/buying-a-villa-in-thailand) and [Thai company ownership risks](https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/guides/thai-company-ownership-risks). ## Who buys and why People who plan to live here, or to stay for the season. Chalong is close enough to the coast for convenience without beachfront prices, and near the island's marinas and international schools. In 2026, Russian and CIS buyers were looking at resort villas in Chalong and Rawai as well as around Bang Tao, and developers were expanding into Chalong. ## Rental demand About as many people look to rent in Chalong as in Patong or Kathu. Without a swimming beach, tenants are long-stay: monthly and annual lets, which do not need a [hotel licence](https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/glossary/hotel-licence) and hold up better in the low season. See [rental income and tax](https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/guides/rental-income-and-tax) and the [rental yield calculator](https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/tools/rental-yield-calculator). ## Getting there and around Phuket International Airport is 40 to 50 minutes away by taxi. [Phuket Town](https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/areas/phuket/phuket-town) is north along the Chao Fa roads, [Rawai and Nai Harn](https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/areas/phuket/rawai-nai-harn) are south, and [Kata and Karon](https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/areas/phuket/kata-karon) are west over the hill. You will need a car or scooter. ## What to watch for The bay first. It is a working anchorage and pier, so if a swim before breakfast matters, buy nearer Nai Harn or Kata. Then the neighbours. With developers moving in, an empty plot next door may not stay empty: ask what is approved around you and read [title deeds and due diligence](https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/guides/title-deeds-and-due-diligence). For the monsoon months, see [climate and seasons](https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/living/climate-and-seasons). ## What to weigh - Chalong Bay is a working bay and pier, not a swimming beach. Kata and Nai Harn are the nearest swimming beaches, a drive away. - The Chao Fa roads clog near the pier in the morning when the tour boats load. - Condominiums are few, with villas for sale outnumbering them about three to one, so choice is narrow and resale comparisons are thin. - Developers are moving into Chalong. Check what is planned on neighbouring plots before relying on a view or a quiet lane. - Villas are sold on registered leases, and some resales are held through Thai companies. Have a lawyer trace how any resale is held. ## Questions ### Is Chalong a good place to live in Phuket? For residents, yes. Shops, clinics, Chalong Hospital and Berda Claude International School are on the main roads, Phuket Town is to the north and the southern beaches are a short drive away. You are close enough to the coast for convenience without paying beachfront prices. It is the wrong choice if you want to walk to a swimming beach. ### How much does a villa in Chalong cost? Villas asked a median of THB 16.4 million in June 2026, about THB 58,000 per sqm of built area, the lowest per square metre of Phuket's main villa areas. Buyer interest centres a little lower, at about THB 53,000 per sqm, so negotiate from the asking price. ### Can you swim at Chalong? Not really. Chalong is a working bay and pier, not a swimming beach. For a swim, drive to Nai Harn or Kata. ### How far is Chalong from the airport? About 40 to 50 minutes by taxi. Phuket Town is a short drive north. ## Sources - [AIProperty Phuket, property price index by zone, listing medians at 5 June 2026](https://aiproperty-phuket.com/guide/phuket-property-price-index) - [The Thaiger, Phuket property market 2026, what 54,628 real enquiries reveal (FazWaz portal data, December 2025 to May 2026), 13 June 2026](https://thethaiger.com/thai-life/property/phuket-property-market-2026-what-54628-real-enquiries-reveal) - [The Thaiger, Buying property in Phuket, 24 July 2026](https://thethaiger.com/thai-life/property/buying-property-in-phuket) - [The Nation, Phuket property market hits 705bn baht (AREA survey), 12 September 2026](https://www.nationthailand.com/business/property/40070944) - [C9 Hotelworks, Phuket property market update, May 2025](https://c9hotelworks.com/market_reports/phuket-property-market-update-may-2025) - [Thai Holiday Guide, Chalong, updated September 2026](https://www.thaiholidayguide.com/visit/chalong/) - [OpenStreetMap, coordinates of named places](https://www.openstreetmap.org/)