Overview
- Updated On:
- October 22, 2026
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- 168 m2
Description
SOHO Residence is a boutique complex of 11 fully furnished private pool villas in Plai Laem, on the north-east of Koh Samui. The villas step down the hillside in cascading terraces, an approach that fits them into the landscape and gives each one more light and better views. Only four villas are still available: three 3-bedroom villas from ฿17,500,000 and one 4-bedroom villa at ฿18,500,000. Completion is planned for Q4 2027 to Q1 2028.
The concept is a small, hotel-style resort for owners and guests who want privacy and service, not just a place to stay. A 200 m² clubhouse at the centre has reception and security, a lobby, a gym, a co-working space, a café and a children’s area. Guests can use a butler and concierge service, on-demand electric car transport around the island, and a curated list of restaurants, beach clubs and spas.
Available villas and prices
| Villa | Bedrooms | Villa area | Built-up area | Plot | View | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villa 4 | 4 | 180.0 m² | 220.1 m² | 475.3 m² | Mountain view | ฿18,500,000 |
| Villa 6 | 3 | 167.9 m² | 199.4 m² | 444.6 m² | Garden view | ฿17,500,000 |
| Villa 7 | 3 | 170.6 m² | 209.7 m² | 445.3 m² | Garden view | ฿17,500,000 |
| Villa 8 | 3 | 173.0 m² | 201.7 m² | 430.1 m² | Garden view | ฿17,500,000 |
Villas 1, 2, 3, 5, 9, 10 and 11 are sold. Every villa is sold in the developer’s fully furnished “Premium” configuration.
Available unit types
- 3 Bedroom Pool Villas: villas 6, 7 and 8, ฿17,500,000 each
- 4 Bedroom Pool Villa: villa 4, ฿18,500,000
Inside the villas
Each villa is built around its own private swimming pool and terrace. The plans show:
- A large open-plan living room and kitchen
- Bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, plus a guest toilet
- A laundry room and storage
- A covered “sala inside” with its own kitchenette, BBQ and outdoor lounge
- Private parking for two cars
- A dedicated cinema room
In Villa 7, for example, the living and kitchen space is 78.6 m², the pool 28.8 m² and the cinema 20 m².
The Premium configuration is fully furnished and equipped. The developer’s specification includes:
- Kitchen: custom cabinetry with engineered stone worktops, a built-in oven and microwave, an induction hob, a dishwasher, a double-door fridge with ice maker, and a wine cellar built into the island
- Electronics: a 65-inch TV in the living room and TVs in every bedroom
- Lighting and access: a smart LED lighting system with zone control, pre-installed smart-home infrastructure, and card and app-controlled electronic locks
- Comfort: split-type air conditioning, ceiling fans, a washing machine and tumble dryer
- Furnishings: full bedding, towels, kitchenware, rugs, artwork and decorative pieces
- Pool and garden: a saltwater pool with lighting and energy-efficient filtration, an outdoor stone shower and an automatic garden irrigation system
Construction and finishes
The specification describes:
- A reinforced concrete monolithic structure
- Double brick walls with insulation for sound and heat
- An insulated, ventilated roof
- Aluminium double-glazed windows and sliding doors
- Large-format porcelain tiles, with terrazzo terraces and pool
- Washable, anti-mould paint suited to the tropical climate
Each villa has a 5,000-litre water tank and pump, a water heater, and septic and grease-trap systems.
For the whole complex, the developer lists:
- Two generators for uninterrupted power
- Its own artesian well
- A drainage system with underground reservoirs and pumps for heavy rain
The terraced, raised site also helps to prevent standing water.
Clubhouse and services
- 200 m² clubhouse with reception, security and lobby
- Gym
- Co-working space
- Café
- Children’s area and open space
- Butler and concierge service
- On-demand electric car transport around the island
- Curated partnerships with restaurants, beach clubs and spas
Ownership
SOHO Residence is sold on a 30-year leasehold with an option to extend, according to the developer. Annual land lease payments apply. The developer’s rental models allow about ฿215,000 to ฿223,000 a year, depending on the villa. Building permit documents and a due diligence report are in the developer’s project pack and available on request.
Payment plan
| Stage | Share |
|---|---|
| Reservation agreement | 10% |
| Sale and Purchase Agreement | 20% |
| Completion of excavation | 15% |
| Completion of monolith and frame | 25% |
| Before interior finishing | 25% |
| Operational commissioning | 5% |
The developer also offers a discount for 100% upfront payment. Ask us for the current terms.
Rental income options
10% guaranteed ROI: the developer’s fixed-ROI management contract guarantees 10% a year on the purchase price for the contract term. The draft contract shows a 3-year term, during which the owner can’t stay in the villa. This is a contractual option, subject to the signed agreement.
Open ROI managed rental: the villa is let as a serviced holiday villa, and the owner receives the net income. The developer’s projections show a net return of about 13.4% to 14.8% a year and a payback of about 6.5 years. They assume about 76% occupancy, 20% management commission, maintenance, insurance, a sinking fund and land lease. These are the developer’s projections, not a guarantee.
Running costs if you live there
If you use the villa yourself all year, the developer quotes these community and utility charges:
- About ฿12,200 a month for maintenance of common areas, pool, garden, bins, internet and pest control
- Resort service fees of ฿14,500 a month, reduced by 50% with club membership
- Annual payments of about ฿85,000 for the sinking fund and insurance
- Electricity at 8 THB per kWh and water at 80 THB per m³
Location: Plai Laem, Koh Samui
SOHO Residence is in Plai Laem, on the north-east of Koh Samui, between Bophut and Choeng Mon. It’s one of the island’s most popular areas for holiday villas, close to beaches, restaurants and Samui Airport. The developer describes the site as naturally higher than many other parts of the island.
Frequently asked questions
From ฿17,500,000 for a 3-bedroom villa. The 4-bedroom villa is ฿18,500,000.
Four of the 11: villas 4, 6, 7 and 8.
Completion is planned for Q4 2027 to Q1 2028.
Yes. Every villa is sold fully furnished and equipped in the Premium configuration.
Leasehold: a 30-year lease with an option to extend, plus annual land lease payments.
Yes. Every villa has its own saltwater swimming pool and terrace.
The developer’s fixed-ROI management contract guarantees 10% a year on the purchase price for the contract term, subject to the signed agreement.
About 13.4% to 14.8% net a year, according to the developer’s projections. This is not a guarantee.
A clubhouse with reception, gym, co-working space, café and children’s area, plus butler, concierge and electric car services.
10% on reservation, 20% on signing, then 15%, 25% and 25% at construction stages, and 5% on commissioning.
