Laguna

Laguna Phuket invented the integrated-resort idea in Thailand. Spread across roughly 1,000 reclaimed acres on the northwest coast, the gated complex links five-star hotels, Banyan Tree, Angsana, Dusit Thani, SAii, around a network of lagoons, an 18-hole golf course and the long arc of Bang Tao Beach. Owners of its branded and managed residences can hand keys to a professional rental program and treat the property as a hands-off asset, while Boat Avenue and Porto de Phuket next door cover groceries, restaurants and a popular Friday market. That turnkey character is the core investment appeal: developer-backed rental programs and resort-level occupancy support gross yields commonly in the 6-8% band, with steady appreciation from Bang Tao's established demand. The trade-off is that net income hinges on program terms, management fees and owner-use caps, and resort-area supply keeps expanding. Ownership follows Thai norms, condos freehold within the 49% building quota, landed homes via leasehold or company structures since foreigners cannot own land.

Laguna in Phuket, Phuket Province, Thailand