Chalong Bay is a vibrant combination of a port, residential area and shopping hub on the east-central coast of Phuket, just south of Phuket Town and north of Rawai.
The shoreline in Chalong tend to be rocky and rather unsuitable for swimming. There are plenty of boats and yachts to watch for the interested with vessels depart from Royal Phuket Marina and Chalong Pier to surrounding islands in Phang Nga Bay, such as Coral Island for diving and snorkelling trips.
Chalong Bay is home to the iconic hilltop Big Buddha and the elaborate Wat Chalong. You will not find a lack of interesting things to do in Chalong, including golfing at Phunaka Golf Driving Range, go-karting at Phuket Racing Kart, and the famous Muay Thai Soi (Soi Tai-Ed) is located in the northern part of Chalong.
The nightlife in Chalong Bay is concentrated around the 800-metre long pier and the 5-lane Chalong Circle, with most bars and pubs been operating for decades.
The Chalong property market consists mostly of villas, townhouses with and without private pool, but there are also a couple of condominiums. The area is popular among expats and long-stay tourists.
Chalong area is usually more suitable for the expat families with kids who are sending their kids to International schools. It is possible to find so many long term rental properties in Chalong area.
Chalong has been developing gradually since the Chalong Circle underpass is completed. There are couple new International Schools started operating in the area.
Quick Facts
Average Price Per Square Meter: 120,000 THB (January 2021)
Distance to the Airport: Around 40km
International Schools: BCIS School, Oak Meadow International School
International Hospitals: Closest one is in Phuket Town (Around 15km)
Buying property in Chalong in 2026
Chalong is on the east side of southern Phuket, between Phuket Town and Rawai, in Mueang Phuket District. It is a residential area with international schools, Chalong Pier and everyday shopping, and most property here is villas and townhouses bought to live in rather than for holiday letting. Families often compare Chalong with Rawai and Nai Harn a few kilometres south.
New projects in Chalong
We have no new-project page for Chalong published yet. Ask us for current villa and townhouse projects in Chalong, and see our Rawai and Phuket Town guides for nearby options.
What you can buy in Chalong by budget
We have three villas in Chalong right now, too few for a price table: a 4-bedroom villa at THB 30.6 million and two 5-bedroom villas at THB 75 million and THB 75.9 million (October 2026, asking prices in Thai baht). See all properties in Chalong, or tell us your budget and we look for homes that are not online yet.
FAQ
Can foreigners buy property in Chalong?
Yes, under the same rules as anywhere in Thailand. Land can be owned freehold only by Thai nationals, so a foreign villa buyer usually takes a registered 30-year lease of the land; renewals beyond that are a contract promise, not a right under Thai law. A condominium unit can be owned freehold by a foreigner while foreign ownership in the building stays within 49% of its floor area, with the purchase money brought in from abroad. Have an independent lawyer check the title and contracts before you sign.
How far is Chalong from the airport?
The guide above gives around 40 km to Phuket International Airport. By car allow about an hour, more in high-season traffic.
How much does property in Chalong cost?
In our current listings (October 2026), villas range from THB 30.6 to 75.9 million. These are asking prices or developer starting prices in Thai baht, and they change as homes sell.
Is there rental demand in Chalong?
Chalong is mainly a long-term rental market, with families and residents near the international schools. We do not quote projected yields: income depends on the home, the season and how it is managed, so ask us for actual rental figures for comparable homes. Under Thailand’s Hotel Act, letting a home for less than 30 days at a time generally needs a hotel licence, so check how a project’s rental programme is licensed.
Are the Chalong villas new or resale?
The three villas we list in Chalong are individual homes, not off-plan projects. Ask us about the status of each and arrange a viewing.
Tell us your budget, the type of home and when you plan to buy, and we will send a short list for Chalong, including new projects that are not on the site yet. Message us on WhatsApp or send an enquiry. ParaDICE Properties has worked in real estate in Thailand since 1989; our office is at Royal Phuket Marina, and the team speaks English, Russian and Thai.
