Overview
- Updated On:
- October 20, 2026
Description
Thara Tropical Villas is a boutique development of just five private pool villas in Ban Tai, Koh Samui, about 5 minutes’ drive from Ban Tai Beach. The modern Balinese-style villas have 2 or 3 bedrooms, a private saltwater pool, cathedral ceilings, synthetic thatch roofs and mountain views. They are surrounded by coconut and rubber plantations. Prices start from ฿8.4 million leasehold, and freehold ownership is also available. There are no community fees.
Thara Tropical Villas at a glance
- Location: Ban Tai, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
- Developer: JAM Development Ltd.
- Project: 5 private pool villas: two 3-bedroom villas (plots A1 and A2) and three 2-bedroom villas (plots B1–B3)
- Villa sizes: 2 bedrooms, 185 sqm build size; 3 bedrooms, 270 sqm build size
- Plot sizes: 284–371 sqm
- Ownership: leasehold or freehold
- Prices: from ฿8.4 million leasehold, or ฿10.5 million freehold
- Construction: about 10–12 months per villa. The model home is complete.
- Community fees: none
Villa types and prices
Prices below are from the developer’s price update of September 2026.
| Villa | Leasehold | Freehold |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms, 185 sqm (plots B1, B2, B3) | ฿8.4M | ฿10.5M |
| 3 bedrooms, 270 sqm (plot A1) | ฿9.9M | ฿12.5M |
Plot A2 is the model home and is not available. Optional packages:
- Furniture & Landscape Package: ฿700,000 (2 bedrooms) or ฿800,000 (3 bedrooms)
- Premium Package: ฿750,000 (2 bedrooms) or ฿850,000 (3 bedrooms)
See each villa type for floor plans, room sizes and details:
Leasehold and freehold
Both ownership structures are available at Thara Tropical Villas.
- Leasehold: from ฿8.4 million. It is a 30-year lease, renewable, held directly with JAM Development, the Thai company that owns the land, so there is no third-party landlord. There is an annual lease payment of ฿75,000 (2 bedrooms) or ฿85,000 (3 bedrooms).
- Freehold: from ฿10.5 million. Ask us how freehold ownership is structured for your situation.
Design and finishes
The villas combine modern Balinese architecture with contemporary tropical style: high cathedral ceilings, large sliding doors onto the pool deck and an open living space that flows into the garden. Finishes include teak doors and joinery, natural stone accent walls, non-slip stone-look tiles, handmade rattan pendant lights and synthetic thatch roofing. The developer describes the thatch as insulated, fireproof and waterproof, with a warranty.
Every villa is delivered with:
- a built-in Balinese-style sunken lounge
- 7-layer microcement kitchen counters with teak shelving
- built-in closets and workstations in the bedrooms
- bathrooms with stone double sinks
- air conditioning in every room
- a private saltwater pool, parking and basic landscaping
The Premium Package adds natural stone feature walls, outdoor soaker tubs, an outdoor shower, a covered outdoor sala and a microcement kitchen island with a built-in teak dining table.
Key features
- Private saltwater swimming pool
- Mountain views
- Kitchen with appliances in the Furniture & Landscape Package
- En-suite bathrooms, with outdoor soaker tubs in the Premium Package
- Covered outdoor sala in the Premium Package
- Sunken living area
- Storage and laundry room
- Private parking
- Deep well water supply
- Exclusive five-villa community with no community fees
Location: Ban Tai, Koh Samui
Thara Tropical Villas sits in a quiet neighbourhood in Ban Tai on Koh Samui’s north coast, between Maenam and Bophut. Approximate drive times from the developer:
- Ban Tai Beach: 5 minutes
- Pier to Koh Phangan and Koh Tao: 8 minutes
- Fisherman’s Village, Bophut: 10–15 minutes
- International schools and hospitals: 15 minutes
- Ferry to the mainland: 15 minutes
- Samui International Airport: 25 minutes
Nearby are Baan Nai Rai Farm & Cafe, a Muay Thai gym, a padel court, a gym and cafe, and beach bars and restaurants in Ban Tai.
Payment plan
This is the developer’s milestone payment plan:
- 10% on reservation, with a refundable reservation fee
- 10% on contract signing and building permit submission
- 10% at construction start
- 20% on completion of the foundation
- 20% on completion of the ground floor, concrete and roof
- 20% on completion of systems and interior
- 7% at land transfer (freehold only)
- 3% on handover
Thara Tropical Villas FAQ
How much are the villas at Thara Tropical Villas?
The 2-bedroom villas are ฿8.4 million leasehold or ฿10.5 million freehold. The 3-bedroom villa is ฿9.9 million leasehold or ฿12.5 million freehold.
Can I buy freehold or leasehold?
Both are available. The leasehold is a renewable 30-year lease held directly with the landowning developer, with an annual lease payment.
Are the villas furnished?
Each villa includes a built-in sunken lounge, kitchen, closets and air conditioning. An optional Furniture & Landscape Package adds appliances, a 55-inch TV, teak beds and dining chairs, curtains, cushions and tropical landscaping.
How long does construction take?
About 10–12 months per villa, according to the developer.
Are there community fees?
No. Thara Tropical Villas has no community fees.
Photos show the completed model home. Prices, packages and availability are from the developer’s September 2026 price update, may change and are confirmed in the sale contract.
Contact Samui Real Estate to view the model home, check villa availability or request the full price list for Thara Tropical Villas.
