Chalong, Phuket

Chalong: residential southern Phuket

Chalong is in the south of the island, on Chalong Bay on the east coast. It is one of Phuket's most lived-in areas, with many Thai families and expats who live on the island full-time. The bay itself is not a swimming beach: it is an anchorage for boats and yachts, and people drive to the southern and western beaches to swim.

Chalong is home to Wat Chalong (Wat Chaithararam), the island's most revered temple. The Big Buddha statue stands above the area on Nakkerd Hill and is one of Phuket's main landmarks.

Location and access

Rawai and Nai Harn beaches are 10–15 minutes away, Kata and Karon 15–20 minutes. Phuket Town is about 20 minutes away and the airport 45–60 minutes. The heart of the area is the Chalong roundabout, where roads split towards the beaches, the town and the pier.

What is nearby

Chalong Pier

Boats leave Chalong Pier for Racha, Coral and Phi Phi islands. It is a convenient base for yacht owners and divers.

Sport

Chalong is known for its Muay Thai camps and fitness clubs, especially on Soi Ta-iad. People come to train here for months, so the area has plenty of healthy cafés and studios.

Shops, schools and healthcare

Chalong has supermarkets, markets, restaurants and services for residents. Phuket Town's hospitals and most international schools are 20–30 minutes away.

Property in Chalong

The main format is villas and houses with pools in gated communities. Plots are larger than near the west coast beaches and prices per square metre are lower.

• 9 Nile Residence by Art House Group: four-bedroom villas, from 12.99 million baht in our catalogue.
• Botanica Chalong Bay by Botanica Luxury Phuket: four-bedroom villas from 37.64 million baht.
• Mouana Grande Chalong Bay: two-storey five-bedroom villas from 39.1 million baht.

We send exact unit prices and availability on request.

Who Chalong suits

• Families living in Phuket full-time who want a house with a garden.
• People training in Muay Thai or fitness.
• Boat owners and anyone who likes trips to the islands.
• Buyers looking for a balance of price, southern beaches and access to town.

Renting in Chalong

Villas in Chalong are mostly let long-term to families, athletes at training camps and people spending the winter in Phuket. Short-term tourist rental is weaker than in Rawai or Kata, but demand holds all year. We calculate yield for each specific property.

The developments in detail

9 Nile Residence

An Art House Group community of 58 four-bedroom villas in southern Chalong, not far from Palai Beach. Completion is planned for Q4 2027. It is the most affordable pool villa project in the area in our catalogue.

Botanica Chalong Bay

28 four-bedroom villas by Botanica Luxury Phuket, with houses from 294 to 690 m². Completion is due in Q2 2026. The developer is known for tropical modern villas in north-west Phuket, and this is one of its projects in the south.

Mouana Grande Chalong Bay

A gated community of 23 two-storey five-bedroom villas with private pools. Completion is due in Q4 2026. It is next to Botanica Chalong Bay, close to the bay.

Climate and life on the east coast

Chalong Bay is sheltered from the open sea, so the rainy season is calmer here than on the west coast: there are no big waves, and boats leave the pier almost all year. Rain from May to October is the same as across the island.

The area is practical for daily life: supermarkets, markets, vets, car services and restaurants are a few minutes from the Chalong roundabout. The southern beaches are 10–20 minutes away and the town 20 minutes.

What to check when choosing a villa in Chalong

• Access road. Some communities are on narrow sois, so check how a car reaches the house and what the road looks like after rain.
• Security and maintenance. In gated communities, check the common area fee and what it covers.
• Land ownership structure. Land lease or Thai company: agree the structure with a lawyer before booking.
• Timeline and stage of construction. Compare the stated completion date with actual progress on site.
• Noise. It can be noisy near the main roads and the Chalong roundabout, while inside the communities it is usually quiet.

How buying a villa works

1. Reserve the villa and pay a deposit to the developer.
2. Choose the ownership structure: a long-term land lease registered at the Land Department, or purchase through a Thai company.
3. Sign the contracts and pay according to the construction schedule.
4. Register the land lease and title to the house once construction is complete.

We support the whole deal and bring in a lawyer who checks the land documents and contracts before you pay.

FAQ

Can you swim in Chalong Bay?

The bay is used as a boat anchorage, so people swim at Rawai, Nai Harn, Kata and Karon beaches 10–20 minutes away.

How can a foreigner buy a villa?

Foreigners cannot own land. Villas are usually bought through a long-term land lease or a Thai company, while the house itself can be registered in your own name.

How is Chalong different from Rawai?

Rawai is closer to the beaches and more holiday-oriented. Chalong is more residential, closer to town and the pier, and plots are usually larger.

Is Chalong good for short-term rental?

It is possible, but demand here is mainly monthly: families and people who come for several months to train or spend the winter.

How long is the drive to Phuket Town?

About 20 minutes by car via the Chalong roundabout.

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