In Koh Samui, the most active segment today is hillside sea-view villas priced between US$1 million ($1.28 million) and US$3 million at List Sotheby’s. This part of the market sees consistent trades, often with professionally managed rental programmes delivering up to 10% gross yields.
Singapore remains Southeast Asia’s undisputed financial centre. Yet for a growing number of its high-net-worth residents, Phuket and Koh Samui have emerged as popular destinations for their next luxury home.
List Sotheby’s International Realty Thailand reports a visible increase in Singapore-based buyers progressing beyond initial enquiries to site visits and active negotiations over recent quarters.

