04Decision tool

Where to buy property in Thailand: area finder

Which part of Thailand suits me?

Weigh what matters to you, from beach and schools to golf, marinas and quiet, and see which Thai districts fit best, with prices for each.

About 2 minutes

What matters to you

Mark a few things essential and leave the rest. The fewer you choose, the sharper the shortlist.

Beaches

Restaurants and dining

Schools and family life

Nightlife

Golf

Sailing and marinas

Wellness and spas

Peace and quiet

City life

Value for money

Narrow it down

Property type

Coast

The two coasts have opposite wet seasons. Compare them month by month

Longest drive to an airport

Find your part of Thailand

Choose what matters, and your shortlist appears here.

Mark at least one thing as nice to have or essential. We rank 42 areas across 7 regions against it and show the closest five.

What you will see

Each area scored from 0 to 5 on ten things, from beaches to value
Entry prices per square metre for each area
Drive time to the nearest airport

The method

How the area matchmaker works

Every district is scored from 0 to 5 on ten measures: beach, dining, family life, nightlife, golf, marinas, wellness, quiet, city life and value.
Your weights turn those scores into a match. Coast, airport time and property type act as filters.
Scores are our editorial judgement, set out on each area page with its sources and drawbacks.

Rates reviewed 12 November 2026. General guidance, not legal or tax advice. Take independent legal advice before you commit to a purchase.

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Questions

Area matchmaker: questions it answers

Where is the best place to buy property in Thailand?

There is no single answer. Phuket suits resort living and managed rentals, Bangkok suits city apartments held freehold, Koh Samui suits quieter villa ownership, and Pattaya and Hua Hin offer more for the money. This tool ranks districts against what matters to you.

Is Phuket or Koh Samui better for property?

Phuket has the larger market, more direct flights, international schools and marinas. Samui is smaller and quieter with opposite seasons: it is dry when Phuket is wet. Most Samui property is villas on leased land.

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