Bangjo is the green, hillside side of greater Bang Tao, minutes from HeadStart, Blue Tree and the beach. A family guide to living there.
Lifestyle & Relocation
Kamala vs Rawai vs Bang Tao: Choosing Your Perfect Phuket Neighborhood in 2026 Searching for the best Phuket areas to call home or invest in? *You're not alone.* With property prices climbing 8-12% annually across the island's prime zones and rental occupancy rates hitting record highs, choosing the right neighborhood has never been more critical. Whether you're a family seeking international schools, a...
Imagine finding your dream beachfront condo in Phuket, only to discover your visa doesn't grant the ownership rights you assumed it would. Thousands of foreign buyers face this confusion every year when navigating Thailand visa property ownership. Here's the truth that surprises most newcomers: purchasing real estate in Thailand does not automatically grant you a visa, and holding a visa does not expand...
The Best Neighborhoods Phuket Families Choose in 2025: Schools, Safety, and Lifestyle Compared Finding the best neighborhoods Phuket families love starts with one non-negotiable: the school commute. In 2025, expat families arrive on the island with a checklist that balances proximity to top international schools, safe beaches for weekend adventures, quick access to quality healthcare, and a community vibe...
Phuket vs Bangkok Real Estate 2025: Investment Comparison for Expats Did you know that Thailand's property market saw foreign investment climb back to pre-pandemic levels in early 2025, with coastal Phuket and urban Bangkok capturing nearly 70 percent of expat buyer interest? For anyone navigating expat real estate Thailand, the choice between these two cities shapes not just where you live, but how your...
Buying Property in Phuket: The Complete 2025 Guide for Foreign Buyers Buying property in Phuket has never been more attractive for international investors and lifestyle seekers. Thailand's island paradise welcomed over 10 million tourists in 2024, and property prices in prime beachfront zones have climbed 12–18% year-over-year as digital nomads, retirees, and second-home buyers compete for limited...
https://youtu.be/933goTDLD-k?t=35 Can a foreigner own property in Thailand? We asked this question to Thai lawyer, Miss Benjawan Khumwong with 16 years experience and here is here answer. There are many kind of properties and we need to discuss all of them to give you a correct answer. Owning a condominium in Thailand Owning a condominium is like owning a studio or apartment in Europe. You can own a condo...
How to open a bank account It is easy to open a bank account when you own property in Thailand. A Thai lawyer can always help you, but to open a bank account, you don't need one. All you need is a sales and purchase agreement and passport, which you need to bring to the bank. They will open a bank account for a small fee, most of the times this fee is also some kind of life insurance. In the past it was...
When you invest your money in Phuket, Thailand you want to be sure that your money is safe. An important factor in this is the Thai economy. How is the Thai bath reacting to the dollar, euro, sterling and others. Thai economy - Thai Bath The Thai bath is a strong currency and doesn't fluctuate a lot. For example when North Korea fired a missile over Japan almost all currencies in South East Asia...
When you buy a property in Thailand, the value of the property will go up. Property appreciation counts especially for expensive properties. If you buy something cheap, you have the risk that it will be cheaper in a few years, but you don't have that risk when you buy an expensive property. Property appreciation We checked the figures with Bangkok Bank and see that the property prices went up with...