Russians Boost Thailand Property Demand by 46.4%
Russian demand for real estate in Thailand increased by 46.4%.
Consensus
- Russian demand for real estate in Thailand rose by 46.4% in January–June 2026 compared to the same period in the previous year.
- 820 real estate objects were purchased by Russians in Thailand during January–June 2026.
- Investments in Thai real estate by Russians increased by 84.5% to $60.7 million in January–June 2026.
- Phuket is the most popular destination for Russian real estate buyers in Thailand, accounting for 63.2% of inquiries.
- Chonburi, including Pattaya, is the second most popular location, with 21.1% of inquiries.
- Bangkok and Suratthani each account for 7.9% of inquiries.
- The number of Russian tourists traveling abroad is expected to grow by 8% in 2026 compared to 2025.
Points of divergence
- The volume of investments increased by 84.5%, reaching $60.7 million from January to June 2026. — vesti
- The average transaction value is €125,000. — tg_moscash
- Prian.ru reported a 41% increase in inquiries, and Tranio reported a 30.5% year-on-year increase in inquiries from April to June, the highest in five years. — kommerstamt
- The growth in demand is partly due to reduced demand in other popular jurisdictions like the UAE, influenced by the Iran-Israel conflict. — kommerstamt
- The Thai government's infrastructure boom is contributing to the country's attractiveness. — kommerstamt
Coverage (3 sources)
- Russian demand for real estate in Thailand grew by 46.4% — Вести
- Russians are buying real estate in Thailand — Московский кэш
- Demand for real estate in Thailand by Russians grew by 46.4% — Коммерсантъ