The comparison is not only about yield. Currency, lifestyle demand, liquidity, regulation and holding goals all change the answer.
Short transcript and deeper context: the Short sets up a useful comparison: a familiar market may feel safer, while Phuket offers a different mix of lifestyle and growth drivers.
For an investor, comparing mature home-city assets with international lifestyle property should always be translated into numbers, assumptions and risk. A good story is not enough if the operating model is weak.
The core checks are entry price, payment schedule, rental audience, management fee, furniture cost, owner-use rules, expected competition and the future resale buyer.
Phuket can be a strong investment market, but it rewards disciplined selection more than broad optimism.
MechThai takeaway: compare not just headline yield, but currency, resale audience, personal use, tax context, operating model and the reason you hold the asset.
