VillaCarte Group launches Layan Verde, a US$637 million integrated development in Bang Tao, Phuket, with 774 apartments, two five-star hotels and entry prices from US$234,386. As the residential market in Phuket matures, buyers there show a clear preference for larger and more functional residences, with most of the buying demand fuelled by international buyers who make up 67% of the home buying activity in 2026, and Thai buyers forming the remainder. These buyer statistics follow research by CBRE Thailand that luxury residential sales in Phuket have grown by over 45% y-o-y in the first half of 2026. Developers, like Phuket-based VillaCarte Group, are capitalising on the rise in demand for premium and luxury residences. The Thai developer, which was founded in 2012, is launching Layan Verde, a collection of premium and luxury residences and hotel rooms. Situated on Phuket’s west coast in Bang Tao, the US$637 million (S$814 million) integrated residential and hospitality development spans 7.5 hectares and is minutes away from Layan Beach....