Bophut, on Koh Samui’s north coast, is one of the most popular places on the island to buy a home. Its heart is Fisherman’s Village, a strip of old wooden shophouses turned into restaurants, boutiques and beach bars, with a lively walking-street market on Friday evenings. The airport, international schools, supermarkets and the beach are all close by. That makes Bophut a natural choice for families, year-round residents and buyers who want a home that’s easy to rent out.
Living in Bophut
- Fisherman’s Village. Beachfront restaurants, cafés and boutiques, busy in the evenings without the nightlife of Chaweng.
- Convenience. Samui International Airport is around 10 minutes away. Supermarkets, international schools and Chaweng’s hospitals are a short drive.
- The beach. A calm, gently curving bay looking north towards Koh Phangan.
- Who buys here. Families, couples relocating full-time, and investors looking for a location that rents well all year.
Property in Bophut
Condos
Bophut has some of the island’s most affordable entry points to freehold ownership:
- The Boon Condo, with studios from around ฿2.8 million and one- and two-bedroom units;
- The Astra Condo, with new freehold units from around ฿3.8 million.
See all condos for sale in Koh Samui.
Villas
Pool villa estates sit in the hills behind Bophut and on the edges of the village, many with sea views towards Koh Phangan. Luma Villas is one example, with villas from around ฿8.5 million. Browse all villas for sale.
Renting out in Bophut
Bophut combines holiday demand from Fisherman’s Village with steady long-stay demand from families near the schools. Pool villas here let from around ฿5,800 a night for a one-bedroom, and around ฿80,000–120,000 a month for a three-bedroom long-term rental. See our investment guide.
The wider Bophut sub-district
Officially, the Bo Phut sub-district covers much of the north-east of the island, including Bangrak, Plai Laem, Choeng Mon and Chaweng. Each has a very different feel, so we treat them separately:
- Plai Laem: quiet north-east corner with beachfront and sea-view villas.
- Bangrak: Big Buddha, the ferry piers and the shortest drive to the airport.
- Maenam: the calmer beach just west of Bophut.
- Choeng Mon and Chaweng: further east.
Compare them all in our Koh Samui area guide.
Buying in Bophut
Foreigners can buy Bophut condos freehold within the foreign quota. Villas are usually bought with the land on a registered lease. Our guide to buying property in Koh Samui explains each step, and freehold vs leasehold explains the difference.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. It is one of the island’s most liveable areas, close to the airport, schools and supermarkets, with Fisherman’s Village and a calm beach on the doorstep.
Condos start from around ฿2.8 million. Pool villas typically start from around ฿8 million, with sea-view homes higher.
It’s lively in the evenings and on Friday market nights, but much quieter than Chaweng.
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