Thailand has one of the highest numbers of visitors traveling to Southeast Asia every year (Thailand has 40 million tourists from 2023 to 2024 as opposed to Malaysia’s 20 million, Vietnam’s 12.6 million, Indonesia’s 11.1 million, and the Philippines’s 5 million).
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This figure includes the high tourism numbers in stunning Bangrak (or Bang Rak).
Koh Samui’s Bangrak Beach is a top Thailand tourist attraction in and of itself, so you can only imagine how many villas and vacation homes are built there for this reason. It’s a wide strip of beach that’s 5 to 10 meters from the water’s edge.
Why You Should Buy Property in Bangrak
The first line of Bangrak is filled with rental private villas, some of which are for sale so that you can immediately get a return of investment by renting them out yourself.
There are also bungalows, vacation homes and small restaurants aplenty in that area, with their main selling points being the sea view at Bangrak Beach.
Commercial properties such as hotel complexes and more villas for rent can also be found at a higher elevation, on the aptly named Bangrak Hills (or Bang Rak Hills).
It’s here that you’ll be treated to breathtaking views of the coast as well as accessibility to pagoda-like architectural designs and airport accessibility. It’s one of the nearest places to the airport for sure.
Natural Beauty in Paradise
The Bang Rak Beach boasts of seclusion bordering on what you can get from a deserted island (granted, the illusion of being stranded is ruined by the nearby restaurants and villas, but privacy is valued here).
The seclusion of Bangrak allows those living there a premium on rest and relaxation without worrying about dealing with throngs of holidaymakers galore.
The strip of beach has a diverse sandy cover, with fine and grayish white granules in the east while having reddish and coarse sand westward. The seabed from coast to coast, east to west, is densely covered with stones.
Walking at the beach is particularly romantic, especially as the sun sets on the horizon, making way for the cloak of darkness and the multicolored lights of the residences there.
Infrastructure and Development
Unlike the overpopulated beaches in places like Malibu or even in Thailand’s own Phuket Island, Koh Samui’s Bangrak offers only the occasional jogger, a couple of locals, or a few people at a time resting on the shade of the palms.
You can also get affordable beachfront views here in Bangrak along with beachfront accessibility since the area is still under development, making it a good future asset with high-value potential.
Most who live in Bangrak swim in swimming pools with their sea view or views of the Big Buddha Temple instead of indulging in swimming at the sea itself.
Education and Schools
Bangrak is near many primary and secondary schools throughout Koh Samui along with international schools featuring Cambridge or British curriculums. The available schools in Koh Samui include the following:
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St. Joseph School
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Oonrak Bilingual
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Koh Samui School
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International School of Samui
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Greenacre International School
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PBISS British International School
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IPC Green Samui International School
Tourist Attractions and Landmarks
The Big Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Yai) is a prime tourist location and a sacred temple for the locals. There’s another temple, the Multi-Armed Buddha Temple (Wat Plai Laem), that you can visit in nearby Plai Laem.
You don’t need to pay any fees to visit either of these hallowed locations. If you want more than just seclusion from your beach experience, move from Bangrak Beach to Maenam Beach as well.
Finally, indulge further in Thai culture by going to the majestic Grandfather and Grandmother Rocks (Ha Ta Hin Yai) or the peaceful Ta Nim Magic Garden (which is also called Secret Buddha Garden, Heaven's Garden, Tarnim Magic Garden, or simply Magic Garden).
People
Bangrak is populated with the same fun-loving, chill locals found in the rest of Koh Samui. They’re known for their hospitality and friendliness.
These long-term residents of the island showcase the worry-free island life in both their actions and words. They’re among the most accommodating people you’ll ever meet.
If you wish to become a resident yourself in Koh Samui, you’d love to have them as neighbors thanks to their relaxed and methodical approach to living. They’re also renowned for their adaptability and their sense of humor.
Local Cuisine
The local cuisine in Bangrak can be described in one word - delicious. If you wish for something more local, with seafood wildlife served fresh off the shore or at least some Asian fusion or Chinese cuisine, they’re available as well.
It’s highly recommended that you look for restaurants serving local flavor delights such as Thai Noodle Soup, Khao Soi, Khao Pad, Gaeng Daeng, Gaeng Keow Wan Gai, Pad Thai, Thai Milk Tea, and so forth.
As expected of a touristy island, you can avail of old tourist favorites like authentic Italian food, yummy Indian food, bar and lounges that offer honeymoon bliss, and great service plus tropical ambiance across the board.
Cost of Living
Bangrak doesn’t have as much underdeveloped wilderness in its location as nearby Plai Laem, but it does have sea views and beachfront villas galore available at a fraction of the price of its more developed neighbors.
It’s for this reason that compared to Bangkok, Phuket, and so forth, it’s more affordable to live there even with its beachside value. The nearby fish market particularly ensures bargain-basement prices on seafood every time.
What it lacks, like the active nightlife of Chaweng, it more than makes up for its relative nearness to Chaweng while retaining the same peaceful seclusion and exclusivity of Chaweng Noi.
A Portfolio of Properties for Sale in Bangrak
Bangrak Beach and Bangrak Hills have a lot to offer as two of Koh Samui’s top villa and condo locations. Many foreign investors, expatriates, and retirees are making a beeline there for their realty investments for good reason.
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Bangrak Bungalows and Complexes for Sale: You can avail of Bangrak-view bungalows and complexes that are four to five minutes away from the Big Buddha Pier. They’re also available in gated communities at Bangrak Hills.
Bungalows are affordable because they’re one-story houses. Complexes allow you to share walls with neighbors, so you only must pay for the allotted property. Some even offer sea views while others provide garden views.
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Bangrak Villas for Sale: There are private villas for rental and for sale aplenty at Bang Rak. Villas are great because they come complete with more bedrooms, living rooms, and bathrooms compared to the average bungalow due to having more space and stories.
They’re also luxury accommodations that target investors and vacationers in mind, hence they are having complete utilities and amenities on top of sea views, mountain views, and swimming pools on resort-style facilities.
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Bangrak Apartments and Condos for Sale: The Bangrak area has its share of apartments and condos for sale. Both merely require you, the investor, to buy or rent out the interior itself without needing to own the land or the building.
Meanwhile, a condo unit is different from an apartment unit because condominiums share utilities like a recreational room or a swimming pool versus apartments that don’t. About 49 percent of condo units are reserved for foreigners while the rest of the 51 percent remaining are allotted for local citizens.
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Bangrak Land for Sale: Even foreign investors can buy land for sale in Bangrak or Koh Samui, but not in their name. They can get a 30-year leasehold that’s renewable for two years or start a Thai limited company with majority Thai citizen ownership to buy the land on their behalf.
Bang Rak has become slightly more developed as Koh Samui has grown into a highly popular tourist attraction next to the largest island of Thailand, Phuket. This has led to more luxury resorts and residences as well as developers buying land to make newer beachfront structures from scratch.
Instead of a metropolis full of entertainers, tourists, and expatriates in high-rise buildings, you’ll get gorgeous beachfront or sea-view private villas with their own pools at Bangrak Beach or garden-view bungalows at Bangrak Hills.
Begin the quest for your Bangrak luxury property of choice in Koh Samui, Thailand by browsing our extensive listings today!
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