Kirana Yamu: Boutique Pool Villas at 24M THB in Cape Yamu

Kirana Yamu is a boutique villa community positioned on the prestigious Cape Yamu peninsula on Phuket’s east coast — a part of the island that most tourists never reach, but that the island’s most discerning residents have quietly claimed for themselves. The name draws from Sanskrit and Thai: “Kirana” means ray of light or beam, evoking the way morning sun crosses the calm waters of Phang Nga Bay. At 24 million THB per villa with a Q3 2027 completion, this is a rare opportunity to buy into a genuinely exclusive address at a price point that still represents value in the Cape Yamu context.

Key Facts

Detail	Info
Project ID	TH-HKT-KR-00246
Location	Yamu Bay, Cape Yamu, East Coast Phuket
Status	Under construction
Completion	Q3 2027
Level	Premium
Type	Pool Villa
Price	24,000,000 THB (fixed)
Payment Plan	30% / 20% / 20% / 10% / 10% / 10%
Developer	Kirana

Location & Area

Cape Yamu is a narrow peninsula extending into Phang Nga Bay on Phuket’s east coast. It is one of the island’s most exclusive residential addresses — home to Anantara Yamu Resort, Point Yamu by Como, and a collection of private estates that attract buyers seeking genuine privacy, calm water, and views across the bay to the limestone karsts of Phang Nga.

The east coast of Phuket is fundamentally different from the west. There are no large tourist beaches, no party strips, no high-density hotel zones. What you get instead is calm, sheltered water (Phang Nga Bay acts as a natural break from open-ocean swells), panoramic bay views, cooler evenings, and a residential community of expats and Thais who chose this side of the island specifically because it is quiet. The only comparable peninsula community in terms of prestige is Millionaire’s Mile in Surin — but Cape Yamu remains notably less built-out.

Practical access is via a single road connecting to Highway 402, putting Phuket International Airport roughly 30 minutes away and the Boat Lagoon marina area about 15 minutes south. Central Phuket Town is a comfortable 25-minute drive.

Design & Units

Kirana Yamu is conceived as a boutique villa community — not a large-scale resort project, but a small collection of homes designed to feel like a private enclave. The architecture is modern luxury: clean contemporary forms that work with the natural topography of Cape Yamu, maximising bay and sunset views from each plot. Private pools are included as standard, and the landscaping is designed to preserve privacy between neighbours while maintaining the communal sense of a curated residential address.

Villa layouts are suited to full-time residence or high-end holiday use — generous living areas, multiple bedrooms, and the kind of indoor-outdoor connection that makes tropical living genuinely enjoyable year-round on Phuket’s calmer east coast.

The payment plan is structured across six stages: 30% at contract signing, then 20%, 20%, 10%, 10%, and 10% through the construction and handover phases. This six-stage structure spreads commitment across the build timeline to Q3 2027, which works well for buyers managing capital deployment across a 12-18 month period.

Investment Case

At 24 million THB, Kirana Yamu sits at a price point that is competitive for a premium villa in the Cape Yamu micro-market, where comparable completed properties regularly trade significantly higher. The investment thesis here is twofold: the prestige of the address, and the structural scarcity of developable land on the Cape Yamu peninsula.

Cape Yamu is not a place where new villa projects appear frequently. The peninsula’s land area is finite, the road access is singular, and the existing luxury resort presence (Anantara, Como Point Yamu) has already established the quality benchmark. New entrants to this market face high land costs and planning complexity — which means Kirana Yamu buyers are effectively locking in at a favourable point relative to what post-completion pricing should reflect.

Rental demand on the east coast is driven by a different profile than the beach resort market: long-stay guests, digital nomads seeking quiet upscale accommodation, and corporate/executive rentals from the marine industry based around the Boat Lagoon. Rental yields on premium east coast villas tend to be lower than high-density tourist areas, but occupancy is more stable and tenant quality is higher.

For buyers seeking a permanent or semi-permanent residence in Phuket — or a home for use during extended stays — the Cape Yamu address and the calm lifestyle of the east coast is a significant draw that the numbers alone cannot fully capture.

Who Is This For

Kirana Yamu is best suited to buyers who value exclusivity and environment over beach access and tourist amenity. If your priority is a peaceful, prestigious address in one of Southeast Asia’s most beautiful bay settings — and you are not looking for the busy energy of Kamala or Bangtao — this is a strong match.

It also suits buyers building a Phuket property portfolio who want east coast exposure as a counterbalance to west coast holdings: different rental profiles, different seasonal dynamics (east coast is calmer during the April-to-October monsoon period on the west), and a different buyer profile when it comes time to resell.

At 24 million THB with a six-stage payment plan spread across the construction period, entry is manageable for buyers operating at the premium end of the market without reaching into the ultra-luxury tier.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Prestigious Cape Yamu address alongside Anantara and Como Point Yamu
• Calm east coast location — sheltered Phang Nga Bay water year-round
• Competitive pricing for the micro-market; potential for capital appreciation post-completion
• Six-stage payment plan spreads commitment through the build timeline
• Boutique community scale — not a mass development

Cons

• No direct beach access — east coast Phuket is bay and shoreline rather than open beach
• Single road access to the peninsula limits connectivity
• Rental yields typically lower than west coast tourist-facing locations
• Q3 2027 completion is approximately 15 months away — buyers need patience through the construction phase

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price of Kirana Yamu villas? +

Kirana Yamu is offered at a fixed price of 24,000,000 THB per villa. The six-stage payment plan is: 30% on signing, then 20%, 20%, 10%, 10%, and 10% through construction to handover in Q3 2027.

Where exactly is Cape Yamu on Phuket? +

Cape Yamu is a narrow peninsula on Phuket's east coast, extending into Phang Nga Bay. It is roughly 30 minutes from Phuket International Airport and is home to Anantara Yamu Resort and Como Point Yamu Hotel. The area is known for its calm water, bay views, and exclusive low-density residential character.

Can foreigners buy a villa at Kirana Yamu? +

Yes. Foreign nationals can purchase villas in Thailand through a leasehold agreement or via a Thai-registered company. Both structures are widely used and legally established for villa purchases. MORE Group's legal partners can advise on the best approach for your circumstances.

How does the east coast of Phuket compare to the west coast for living? +

The east coast — particularly Cape Yamu — offers calm water year-round (sheltered by Phang Nga Bay), less tourist traffic, and a more private residential environment. The west coast offers direct beach access and more entertainment options. Many full-time residents and expats prefer the east coast for everyday living quality.

What is the rental market like for villas in Cape Yamu? +

The Cape Yamu rental market caters to a premium, longer-stay guest profile: executives, couples, and families seeking privacy and a genuine resort-style environment away from busy tourist areas. Yields are typically moderate but occupancy is stable, with strong demand from the marina and business community in the Boat Lagoon area nearby.

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