Life In Thong Krut

LAGOON VIEW ESTATES is located in the pastoral southwest corner of Koh Samui in an area known as Thong Krut, just next to another district called Baan Taling Ngam. Since being discovered by upscale developers over the past 3-5 years, these areas have rapidly shot up to become two of the island’s premier communities for luxury development.

The main draw of the area seems to be its unspoiled beauty, unmatched tranquility and generally ‘unstressful’ pace of life. Because the main public road of the neighbourhood branches off of Koh Samui’s ring road, it provides the added feature of minimizing traffic and increasing the feeling of safety. Thong Krut is the kind of neighbourhood where children go for bicycle rides without their parents being concerned.

Yet, in spite of its splendid isolation, LAGOON VIEW ESTATES remains close to all of Koh Samui’s conveniences and amenities. Nathon, the island’s only town and main administrative centre, is less than 15 minutes away by car, and Lamai, one of Samui’s main beach, restaurant and nightlife areas, is about a 10-minute drive away. Many of the island’s finest restaurants, sites, beaches, shops and attractions are all minutes within reach as well.

The appeal of this area has helped it become a prime location for development and investment. As the respected publication Property Report Thailand recently reported, the building of luxury homes, especially in the south of the island, “continues unabated,” and the upscale home market of Koh Samui in general is now very healthy (Property Report Thailand, April 2007)

Indeed, several large-scale luxury home development projects have recently been launched in the Thong Krut area, including a few by some of the world’s most famous property consortiums. Experts believe these developments will dramatically transform the area’s residential landscape in a positive way for investors. Land prices in the neighbourhood, in fact, have already increased by over three times their value of 2003 by some estimates—yet still remain surprisingly affordable compared to similar areas in Thailand and the rest of the world.

With its amazing views, stunning topography and close proximity to so many of Koh Samui’s amenities and high-end property developments, LAGOON VIEW ESTATES truly offers its residents the best possible location for privacy, luxury and return on investment.