# Property in Kathu, Phuket Source: https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/areas/phuket/kathu Updated: 2026-11-14 Publisher: Thailand Property Investor (Omnia Capital Group) Kathu is the inland valley between Patong and Phuket Town, home to the Red Mountain and Loch Palm golf courses and a short drive from three international schools. Condominiums asked a median of about THB 76,000 per sqm in June 2026, about two thirds of the island-wide figure. It suits families, golfers and full-time residents. There is no beach. ## Key facts - Condominium asking prices: THB 70,000 to THB 76,000 per sqm (as of 2026-06-05) - Villa asking prices: THB 41,000 to THB 63,000 per sqm of built area (as of 2026-06-05) - Airport: about 40 minutes to Phuket International (HKT) - Coast: Andaman coast - Coordinates (longitude, latitude): 98.334, 7.9105 - Best for: Full-time family living; Golf; Lower-priced condominiums for long lets; A central base between Patong and Phuket Town Kathu is the inland valley that joins Patong to Phuket Town, with two golf courses on its floor and three international schools within a short drive. It is one of the cheapest places in [Phuket](https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/areas/phuket) to buy a condominium: units asked a median of about THB 76,000 per sqm in June 2026, against about THB 117,000 island-wide. Buy here to live, play golf and keep the school run short. There is no beach, and holidaymakers do not stay here. ## What it is like to live there Kathu is a Thai town first: shophouses, temples, local schools and small restaurants along the main road. West, the road climbs over the hill to Patong. East, it runs past the golf courses towards Central Phuket and the edge of Phuket Town. Kathu Waterfall is in the hills above the town. Golf is the draw for many buyers. Red Mountain Golf Club and its shorter, gentler neighbour, Loch Palm, sit side by side in the valley, a short drive from Patong. Families come for the schools. Kajonkiet International School is in Kathu itself, HeadStart International School is just east in Wichit, and British International School Phuket is a short drive north-east in Koh Kaew. Compare them in [international schools](https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/living/international-schools). Bangkok Hospital Phuket and the other private hospitals are on the town side of the valley: see [healthcare](https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/living/healthcare). ## The property on offer and what it costs The stock is mixed: condominiums built for people who live on the island, townhouses, and detached houses and pool villas on the valley sides. Condominiums asked a median of about THB 76,000 per sqm in June 2026, or THB 2.9 million per unit, and buyer interest centres a little below that, at about THB 70,000. Villas asked a median of about THB 63,000 per sqm of built area and THB 18.9 million per house. Take ordinary family houses into the count and the figure falls to about THB 41,000 per sqm. The island-wide villa median was THB 70,000 per sqm in early 2025. Condominiums can be owned freehold within the building's 49% foreign quota. Houses and villas cannot, because foreigners cannot own land: read [buying a villa in Thailand](https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/guides/buying-a-villa-in-thailand) and try the [ownership navigator](https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/tools/ownership-navigator). ## Who buys and why People who intend to live here. As many people look to rent in Kathu as in Patong, but far fewer look to buy. Demand to live in Kathu is real. Demand to invest in it is lighter. In the first half of 2026, villas in mixed-use compounds sold well, particularly those close to sports complexes, integrated retail and international schools. Kathu has golf, a large mall and international schools within a short drive. ## Rental demand Without a beach, Kathu lets to people who live and work on the island, on monthly or annual terms. That keeps you clear of the [hotel licence](https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/glossary/hotel-licence) rules that govern nightly letting, and it smooths the low season. Model a long let, after fees and tax, in the [rental yield calculator](https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/tools/rental-yield-calculator), and read [rental income and tax](https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/guides/rental-income-and-tax). ## Getting there and around Red Mountain Golf Club is about 40 minutes from Phuket International Airport. [Patong](https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/areas/phuket/patong) is over the hill to the west and [Phuket Town](https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/areas/phuket/phuket-town) is to the east. You will need a car. See [flights and getting around](https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/living/flights-and-getting-around). ## What to watch for Resale first. With few foreign buyers looking to purchase, a Kathu condominium can take time to sell, so buy the building you would happily keep. Check its management, the [sinking fund](https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/glossary/sinking-fund) and how much of the [foreign quota](https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/glossary/foreign-quota) is used. For houses, ask a lawyer to confirm whether you are buying a registered lease or shares in a company that owns land. The second carries real legal risk: see [Thai company ownership risks](https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/guides/thai-company-ownership-risks) and [title deeds and due diligence](https://www.thailandpropertyinvestor.com/guides/title-deeds-and-due-diligence). ## What to weigh - There is no beach. Patong is the nearest, over a steep hill road. - Resale demand from foreign buyers is thin. Far fewer people look to buy in Kathu than in Patong next door. - Much of the stock was built for people who live and work on the island. Across the wider Kathu district, which also takes in Patong and Kamala, residential condominiums made up 49% of supply in 2026. Check a building's management and how much of its foreign quota is used before you reserve. - Kathu sits on the main road between Patong and Phuket Town, so through traffic is heavy at school and evening peaks. - Villas are sold on registered leases, and some older houses are held through Thai companies. Have a lawyer trace how any resale is held. ## Questions ### Is Kathu a good place to live with children? It is one of the more practical bases on the island. Kajonkiet International School is in Kathu, and HeadStart International School and British International School Phuket are a short drive east and north. Central Phuket and Bangkok Hospital Phuket are on the Phuket Town side of the valley. The trade-off is that the beach is a drive away. ### How much does a condominium in Kathu cost? Condominiums asked a median of about THB 76,000 per sqm, or THB 2.9 million per unit, in June 2026, against about THB 117,000 per sqm island-wide. These are asking prices, and buyer interest centres a little lower, at about THB 70,000 per sqm, so negotiate from there. ### Which golf courses are in Kathu? Red Mountain Golf Club and its shorter, gentler neighbour, Loch Palm Golf Club, sit side by side in the valley. Both are a short drive from Patong and Phuket Town. ### How far is Kathu from the airport? Red Mountain Golf Club is about 40 minutes from the airport. Allow longer at peak times on the roads through Phuket Town. ## 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 Nation, Phuket property market hits 705bn baht (AREA survey), 12 September 2026](https://www.nationthailand.com/business/property/40070944) - [CBRE Research, Phuket overall figures, H1 2026](https://mktgdocs.cbre.com/2299/7b68866d-cef2-42d1-b483-000a7e5f4bd6-357448943/Phuket-Overall-Figures-H1_2026.pdf) - [C9 Hotelworks, Phuket property market update, May 2025](https://c9hotelworks.com/market_reports/phuket-property-market-update-may-2025) - [Luxury Travel Magazine, Red Mountain Golf Club, 1 July 2016](https://www.luxurytravelmagazine.com/news-articles/red-mountain-golf-club-another-great-reason-to-love-phuket) - [OpenStreetMap, coordinates of named places](https://www.openstreetmap.org/)