Thalang, Phuket

Thalang: the centre and north of Phuket

Thalang is the inland part of north and central Phuket around the town of the same name. It includes the Thep Krasattri and Si Sunthon subdistricts, named after the two heroines who defended the island against the Burmese army in 1785. Their monument stands on the roundabout on Thepkrasattri Road and is a symbol of Phuket.

Unlike the beach areas, Thalang lives an ordinary Thai life: markets, schools, temples, rubber plantations and new villa estates among the greenery. People move here for larger plots, quiet and a convenient location between the airport and the beaches.

Location and access

The airport is 15–20 minutes away. Bang Tao, Layan and Laguna Phuket beaches are 15–20 minutes, Nai Yang about 20 minutes. Phuket Town and Central Phuket are about 30 minutes. The island's main road runs through the area, so every part of it is easy to reach.

What is nearby

Nature

To the east lies the Khao Phra Thaeo forest reserve with Ton Sai and Bang Pae waterfalls, the last large area of rainforest on Phuket and a popular place for walks and gibbon watching.

Things to see

Next to the Heroines Monument is Thalang National Museum, covering the history of the island. Wat Phra Thong is home to a Buddha statue half buried in the ground, one of the most revered on Phuket.

Shops, schools and healthcare

Thalang town has supermarkets, markets, banks and a public hospital. International schools, including UWC Thailand, are in the area or 10–20 minutes away, and the Thanyapura sports complex is nearby.

Property in Thalang

The main format is pool villas in gated estates on generous plots. Prices are lower than near the Bang Tao beaches and plots are larger. These homes are usually bought to live in rather than for short-term lets. There are also affordable condos for people who work in the area.

Villas

Our catalogue includes Prestige Villas and College Villas Phase II in Thep Krasattri, Prime Villas Srisoonthorn, Alisha Grand, Alisha Garden View and Patina Courtyard in Si Sunthon, as well as Greenfield Residences, Punyisa Acacia, Rovana Rhea Villa, AYANA Soluna Villas and Viriya Green.

Condos

Among condos, the catalogue includes Arise Vibe near Thepkrasattri Road.

Who Thalang suits

The area suits families living on Phuket full-time who want a house with land at a reasonable price, frequent flyers and parents whose children attend schools in the north of the island. If you want to walk to the beach, look at Bang Tao or Layan instead.

Renting in Thalang

Demand is mainly for long-term rentals: families rent villas for the school year or longer. Tourists are fewer, so short-term lets earn less than near the sea.

What to check before buying

Check the drive to your school and to the beach at rush hour. Ask whether the estate has security, a management company and clear service charges. Ask about drainage, as some plots are low-lying.

FAQ

How is Thalang different from Bang Tao?

Bang Tao is a beach and resort area. Thalang lies inland: there is no sea nearby, but plots are larger, prices lower and the airport closer.

How far is the beach?

Bang Tao and Layan beaches are 15–20 minutes by car.

Do you need a car?

Yes. Villa estates are set back from the main road, and there is almost no public transport.

Cover photo: Sry85, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0.

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