Koh Samui
Exclusive island with scarce supply and premium lifestyle appeal
* Exchange rates shown for illustration only, based on ECB mid-market rate. Actual transactions may be subject to conversion fees.
Local STR Rules — Koh Samui
Thailand's most aggressive enforcement zone. 'Samui Model' raids since mid-2024; 93 violations at 24 locations. 7,000+ businesses flagged for nominee probes. Demolition orders issued.
Market Analysis — Koh Samui
Key demand drivers and main investment risks
✅Demand Drivers
- •Scarce island product, lifestyle migration, high ADRs
⚠️Key Risks
- •Small condo universe, thin resale liquidity, weather disruption
Schools: curricula and languages of instruction
This reports which school curricula and languages of instruction are available to a child in this city — not how many foreign residents live here.
Public schools: languages of instruction: Thai · Source
Baan Inthanin International School (B-ISchool)
Curricula: French National Curriculum
Stages or ages: Preschool–Primary; AEFE homologation through CM2
Language of instruction: not stated by the source
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Greenacre International School
Curricula: English National Curriculum; National Curriculum of England
Language of instruction: not stated by the source
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Lamai International School
Curricula: British curriculum; Cambridge; Cambridge curriculum; English National Curriculum
Language of instruction: not stated by the source
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Listed alphabetically — not a ranking or a recommendation. Compiled from public sources; confirm details with the school.
Properties in Koh Samui
295 for sale·169 for rent
Properties for Sale in Koh Samui
Latest Listings
Showing 1–12 of 50 listings
1-Bed Studio · 37 m² in Lamai
1-Bed Apartment · 50.39 m² in Chaweng
2-Bed Apartment · 68.75 m² in Chaweng
Studio · 35 m² in Chaweng
Studio · 31.7 m² in Chaweng
1-Bed Apartment · 50.39 m² in Chaweng
1-Bed Apartment · 50.06 m² in Chaweng
2-Bed Apartment · 62 m² in Chaweng
Studio · 29 m² in Chaweng
Studio · 29.46 m² in Chaweng
1-Bed Studio · 43.56 m² in Chaweng
Studio · 29.63 m² in Chaweng
Yield by Neighborhood — Koh Samui
Microzone investment comparison — CASABROVA
| Neighborhood | Price/m² | STR Yield | STR Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plai Laem | ฿56,779–฿92,501 (₪5,258–₪8,566) | 7.5%–11% | N/A | |
| Chaweng tourismnightlifebeach | ฿86,485–฿116,566 (₪8,009–₪10,795) | 7.5%–10.5% | STR Restricted 🟡 | |
| Maret emergingvaluequiet | ฿63,923–฿82,724 (₪5,920–₪7,661) | 7.5%–10.5% | STR Restricted 🟡 | Emerging value with quieter vibe. Southern coast developing. |
| Lamai | ฿56,779–฿92,501 (₪5,258–₪8,566) | 7.5%–11% | N/A | |
| Mae Nam affordableexpatlocal | ฿56,403–฿78,964 (₪5,223–₪7,313) | 7.5%–10.5% | STR Restricted 🟡 | |
| Bophut fishermans villagecharminghigh liquidity | ฿71,444–฿94,005 (₪6,616–₪8,706) | 7.5%–10.5% | STR Restricted 🟡 | |
| Bang Rak budgetvalueaffordable | ฿48,883–฿63,923 (₪4,527–₪5,920) | 7.5%–10.5% | STR Restricted 🟡 | Budget entry near Fisherman's Village. Best value on the island. |
| Choeng Mon premiumfamilyupscale | ฿94,005–฿124,087 (₪8,706–₪11,491) | 7.5%–10.5% | STR Restricted 🟡 | Premium family area with upscale living. Quieter northeastern peninsula. |
Yield and price ranges are internal AI-research estimates from public real-estate portals (Tranio, Investropa, Globes, etc.), refreshed quarterly. Not primary-source data.
Investment Areas in Koh Samui
Plai Laem
Price from ฿56,779/m² (₪5,258/m²)
Chaweng
Price from ฿86,485/m² (₪8,009/m²)
Maret
Emerging value with quieter vibe. Southern coast developing.
Price from ฿63,923/m² (₪5,920/m²)
Lamai
Price from ฿56,779/m² (₪5,258/m²)
Mae Nam
Price from ฿56,403/m² (₪5,223/m²)
Bophut
Price from ฿71,444/m² (₪6,616/m²)
Bang Rak
Budget entry near Fisherman's Village. Best value on the island.
Price from ฿48,883/m² (₪4,527/m²)
Choeng Mon
Premium family area with upscale living. Quieter northeastern peninsula.
Price from ฿94,005/m² (₪8,706/m²)
Direct flights from Tel Aviv
0 direct flights per week — Domestic flights from Bangkok ~1hr
Editorial | CASABROVA
All articles →CASABROVA Global Investor Briefing — October 2026
The board barely moved: twenty-one of twenty-nine markets are unchanged, and the three that crossed two points did so because our own readings changed, not because anything happened in those markets. The top is now a three-way tie — Estonia 74.6, Poland 74.3, Slovenia 74.3 — with three tenths of a point between first and third.
CASABROVA Global Investor Briefing — September 2026
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Q2 2026 Investor Briefing
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CASABROVA Global Investor Briefing — June 2026
June’s briefing is a one-time Score reset: Netherlands, Ireland and Poland cluster at the top; Spain, Portugal and Czechia remain in withdrawal; Greece is at peak; Germany and the UK move toward recovery; Romania enters the Virtual Portfolio.
Market Review — Koh Samui
Koh Samui offers premium island property with strong vacation rental potential. The island attracts luxury travelers and long-stay digital nomads, particularly in the Chaweng, Bophut, and Maenam areas. Villa investments can yield 6-10% through vacation rentals. The island's international airport and growing medical tourism sector add stability to the investment case.
Last updated: April 26, 2026
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