Karon Butterfly
Karon Butterfly is a 5 building condominium located on Karon Beach. All ground floor apartments have a balcony with jacuzzi. Apartments on the second floor have an exclusive roof. In building E there is a different type of apartment called "Flower". These apartments are on three levels, ranging from 35 to 62 square meters, consisting of a kitchen and one bedroom (some apartments are open-plan) with a balcony. A bathroom with a shower is located behind the bedroom. The Flower Room offers sea or garden views.
What's nearby
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Improvement
- Bar
- Sea view
- Common swimming pool
- Security
- Parking
- Front Desk
- Restaurant
- Gym
- Shuttle Bus
Map view
Objects in projects nearby
Buying in Phuket as a Foreign National
A focused legal, tax, visa and lifestyle briefing tailored to this property and its location. Information is general guidance — InDreams Phuket recommends consulting a Thai-licensed lawyer before signing any reservation agreement.
Property Ownership Rules
Foreign ownership in Thailand depends on the asset class. Condominium units may be purchased freehold (within the 49% foreign quota). Villas and houses are typically structured via long-term registered leasehold (30+30+30) or a Thai limited company. Our legal partners will recommend the optimal structure for this property.
Investment Returns
Net rental yields in Phuket\'s prime west-coast areas typically range from 5% to 8%, depending on location, building age, management quality and seasonal occupancy. Capital appreciation in the same areas has historically averaged 5–7% per annum.
Tax & Fees for Foreign Buyers
Total combined closing costs for a foreign buyer typically fall in the 3–5% range of the purchase price, depending on the deal structure and how transfer fees are split. InDreams Phuket can request a written closing-cost estimate from our partner law firm before you commit.
Visa Pathways for Property Owners
The flagship visa for foreign investors and high-income professionals. Four eligibility tracks: Wealthy Global Citizen (USD 1M+ in assets & USD 80K income), Wealthy Pensioner (age 50+, USD 80K pension/year), Work-from-Thailand Professional, and Highly Skilled Professional. Tax incentives include a flat 17% rate for HSP and no taxation on foreign-source income brought in.
The fastest and most popular route for property buyers who do not qualify for LTR. No income, age, or investment requirements beyond the one-time membership fee. Includes airport fast-track, dedicated concierge, and 90-day reporting handled by the program.
Available to foreigners who invest at least 10,000,000 THB in qualifying assets, including condominium units registered as freehold to the applicant. Renewable indefinitely while the investment is maintained. Suitable for buyers acquiring premium units in this price range.
Long-established option for buyers aged 50 and above. Requires either 800,000 THB on a Thai bank deposit or a monthly income of 65,000 THB. O-X variant grants a 5-year stay for nationals of selected countries.
Lifestyle for Expats in Karon
Karon is the middle option on the southwest coast, sitting between the noise of Patong to the north and the surf village calm of Kata to the south. The beach itself is the second longest on Phuket, around three kilometres of white sand with a real shore break in the green season, which is why local surfers, kite-surfers and Russian and Scandinavian families have gravitated here for the past two decades. Karon never went fully boutique like Surin or fully party like Patong; instead it built a steady middle market of small hotels, condo blocks and family-run restaurants along the inland road. The foreign resident scene reflects that. Long-term Russians and Ukrainians make up a large share, alongside Scandinavians, British retirees and a smaller French and German contingent, plus a steady flow of repeat seasonal visitors who eventually bought condos in the Karon Hills area. Daily life is straightforward. You can walk to the beach from most central blocks, the Tuesday and Friday temple market handles cheap Thai food and clothing, Big C Karon covers groceries, and a five minute drive to Kata Centre opens up better restaurants and the surf scene. International schools are a 15 to 20 minute drive over to Chalong or Phuket Town. Karon suits buyers who want a real swimming beach within walking distance, mid-range pricing and an established foreign community.
- Kajonkiet International School Phuket 8 km
- British Curriculum International School (BCIS) Phuket 10 km
- HeadStart International School (Phuket Town campus) 14 km
- QSI International School of Phuket 15 km
Karon Beach Road promenade with restaurants and bars; Karon Plaza shopping strip; Karon Temple Market (Tuesdays and Fridays) for Thai street food and clothing; Big C Karon and Karon Bazaar for groceries; Kata Centre and Beach Road 5 minutes south for additional restaurants and shopping; The Movenpick Karon and Hilton Arcadia hotel hubs.
Karon Sub-District Health Promotion Hospital (1 km, public clinic); Mission Hospital Phuket (13 km, private); Bangkok Hospital Phuket (15 km, JCI-accredited); Vachira Phuket Hospital (17 km, public, major trauma centre).
Re Ka Ta Beach Club at The Boathouse Kata (5 minutes south), Ska Bar at Kata Noi, Hilton Phuket Arcadia beach bar, Centara Grand Karon beachfront, Dino Park mini-golf bar, On The Rock Restaurant Karon Beach, Movenpick Karon Plaza pool bar.