Patong is a beach town on Phuket’s west coast, in Kathu district. See also Buying property in Phuket — complete guide for foreign buyers and Phuket districts overview — every area compared for foreign property buyers.
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Phuket
Patong ป่าตอง
For sale
- Apartment
- from ฿ 10,900,000
Cheapest asking price in Houseviser listings, November 2026 · 2 listings
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Beach. Patong Beach runs 3 km. The busy centre has beach chairs and jet skis. The north end is quieter, with softer sand and clearer water.
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What to see. Bangla Road is the main nightlife street. Kudo, Barra Cuda and Fuga are beach clubs, and nearby L'Arôme by the Sea and Tambu are in the MICHELIN Guide.
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Infrastructure. Jungceylon mall, night markets, shops and pharmacies. Hotels in every budget. The airport is 37 km away, 45 to 60 minutes.
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Who it suits. Buyers who want a freehold condo in Phuket's main resort. Less so for a quiet home: it is crowded and noisy around Bangla Road in peak season.
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Patong
Median asking prices, as of November 01, 2026
| For sale | Median price | Median price per m² |
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Apartment
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฿ 20,400,000 | ฿ 143,184 |
For sale: Apartments2 Freehold2
Compare: Phuket west coast vs Town and east coast — a property buyer comparison
What property is for sale in Patong, and what does it cost?
In Patong you buy a freehold apartment in a completed condo building. Asking prices run from about THB 10.9 million for a 2-bedroom of 74 m² to THB 29.9 million for a 4-bedroom of 215 m².
The asking-price trend is at Patong property prices.
Which projects in Patong have apartments for sale?
Both projects are completed buildings.
- The Deck Patong: A 7-floor building of 270 units, completed in 2015. It stands in central Patong. A 2-bedroom of 74 m² asks THB 10.9 million, freehold.
- Indochine: a hillside resort-and-residence development at Kalim Bay, on the hill between Patong and Kamala. It has a pool, a fitness centre, a tennis court and a restaurant. A 4-bedroom of 215 m² asks THB 29.9 million, freehold.
Is Patong good for investment and renting out?
Patong is Phuket’s main tourist resort. Western tourists, especially Europeans, have come here since the late 1980s.
The rainy low season runs from May to October.
Renting a condo by the day without a hotel licence is illegal under the Hotel Act. In March 2025 the authorities repeated their warning that offering daily condo rentals is illegal. See Short-term rental in Thailand — Hotel Act 2004 reality and Phuket enforcement, and for a long let, Long-term rental contracts in Thailand — landlord and tenant essentials.
The cost stack for renting out is in Rental yields in Phuket — what investors actually earn and Property management fees in Phuket — what to expect for short-term and long-term rental.
What is Patong like to live in?
Patong is the centre of Phuket’s nightlife and shopping. Patong Beach runs 3 km along the whole west side of town, in three parts. The centre is busy, facing restaurants and bars, with beach chairs, parasailing and jet skis. The north end, near Novotel and Four Points by Sheraton, is quieter, with softer sand, clearer water and coconut trees. From the south end, longtail boats go to Freedom Beach in high season.
Kudo Beach Club and Barra Cuda Beach Club are in the centre, and Fuga Beach Club is at the north end. Jungceylon shopping mall is full of restaurants, and the town has night markets too. Two restaurants close by are in the MICHELIN Guide: L’Arôme by the Sea, above Kalim Beach just north of Patong, and Tambu, an Indian restaurant on Tri Trang Beach, 2 km south of Patong Beach.
More families visit Patong than any other Phuket beach. They come for the widest range of hotels in every budget, the shops and pharmacies, and easy day trips and airport transfers.
Bangla Road is the main nightlife street. Patong is crowded and noisy, most of all in peak season and along Bangla Road.
The airport is 37 km away, 45 to 60 minutes. For schools, see Phuket international schools and family districts guide.
What should I check before buying in Patong?
- Freehold for a foreigner. Both apartments for sale here are freehold. Check the foreign quota and the money transfer: The 49% foreign quota in Thai condos — how it actually works, FET — the bank paper that proves your condo money came from abroad. See also Freehold vs leasehold property in Thailand — what's the difference and which to choose and Foreign property ownership in Thailand — what you can and cannot own.
- Common-area fees and building rules. See Property management fees in Phuket — what to expect for short-term and long-term rental.
- Letting by the day. See Short-term rental in Thailand — Hotel Act 2004 reality and Phuket enforcement.
The full list is in Due diligence checklist for buying property in Thailand.
Patong, Kamala or Karon: which suits a buyer?
Choose Patong for a freehold condo in Phuket’s main tourist resort, close to the beach, the mall and the nightlife. Kamala is 10 km north: see Kamala, Phuket: condos and property for sale near Kamala Beach. Karon is the next beach south: see Karon Phuket property guide — condos near Karon Beach, life and prices. For Kata, see Kata, Phuket: condos near Kata Yai and Kata Noi beaches, life and prices, and for Kathu district, which Patong is part of, Kathu, Phuket: living and buying inland between Phuket City and Patong.
Patong market data
As of November 01, 2026, based on 2 active listings in this area.
Sale
| Type | Listings | Median price | Median price per m² |
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Apartment
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2 | ฿ 20,400,000 | ฿ 143,184 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Patong good for investment?
Patong is Phuket's main tourist resort. The rainy low season runs from May to October. Freehold condos ask from about THB 10.9 million. Before you let by the day, check Short-term rental in Thailand — Hotel Act 2004 reality and Phuket enforcement. The cost stack for renting out is in Rental yields in Phuket — what investors actually earn.
How much is a condo in Patong?
Freehold condos in Patong ask from about THB 10.9 million for a 2-bedroom of 74 m² at The Deck Patong up to THB 29.9 million for a 4-bedroom of 215 m² at Indochine.
What are The Deck Patong prices?
The Deck Patong is a 7-floor building of 270 units in central Patong, completed in 2015. A 2-bedroom apartment of 74 m² asks THB 10.9 million, freehold.
What does Indochine cost?
Indochine is a completed hillside resort-and-residence development at Kalim Bay, on the hill between Patong and Kamala. A 4-bedroom apartment of 215 m² asks THB 29.9 million, freehold.
What district is Patong in?
Patong is in Kathu district, Phuket. Addresses read Patong, Kathu District, Phuket 83150. The district itself is in Kathu, Phuket: living and buying inland between Phuket City and Patong.
Patong or Kata, which is better for a buyer?
Choose Patong for a freehold condo in Phuket's main tourist resort, near a 3 km beach, Jungceylon and Bangla Road. For Kata, see Kata, Phuket: condos near Kata Yai and Kata Noi beaches, life and prices. Karon, the next beach south, is in Karon Phuket property guide — condos near Karon Beach, life and prices, and Kamala, 10 km north, is in Kamala, Phuket: condos and property for sale near Kamala Beach.
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