Thalang vs Kathu
The short answer
Kathu is the cheaper entry: its median condo sells for 33% less than in Thalang.
Thalang yields more: a median 8.6% gross against 7.0% in Kathu.
Side by side
| Thalang | Kathu | |
|---|---|---|
| Condos tracked | 908 | 367 |
| Median sale price | ฿5.93M | ฿3.95M |
| Median gross yield | 8.6% | 7.0% |
| Flood level (0-5) | — | — |
Biggest buildings in Thalang
- Allamanda Laguna฿25.84M
- Andamaya Surin Bay฿21.09M
- The Chava฿17.73M
Biggest buildings in Kathu
- The Trees Residence฿9.10M
- Twin Sands฿8.22M
- Patong Loft Condo฿5.32M
How this is measured
Prices and yields are medians across every building we track on each side, from live sale and rent listings on hipflat, DotProperty, DDProperty and FazWaz. Yield is gross: 12 x median monthly rent divided by median sale price, before tax, vacancy and CAM fees. Flood levels come from the BMA Drainage Department layer and only exist for Bangkok khet. Refreshed weekly.
Thalang vs Kathu — frequently asked questions
Is Thalang or Kathu cheaper for a condo?▾
Kathu is the cheaper entry: its median condo sells for 33% less than in Thalang. Thalang: ฿5.93M. Kathu: ฿3.95M.
Which gives a better rental yield, Thalang or Kathu?▾
Thalang yields more: a median 8.6% gross against 7.0% in Kathu.
Does Thalang or Kathu flood more?▾
We score flood risk for Bangkok khet only, and neither Thalang nor Kathu sits inside that layer. Ask the building juristic office what happened in the last monsoon.
Which should I buy in?▾
If the entry price decides it, Kathu. If rental income decides it, Thalang. The gap between the best and worst building inside one area is wider than the gap between these two areas, so use this to pick the area, then compare buildings.
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