Best Airbnb Markets Thailand in 2025

Based on Airbtics data from September 2024 to August 2025, this page shows the top Airbnb locations to invest in Thailand with key statistics and information, like short-term rental regulations, number of listings, occupancy rate, average daily rate, and annual revenue. This allows you to discover the most profitable cities to invest in, buy, and own Airbnb rental properties in Thailand.

Why Invest in Airbnb Thailand in 2025?

** Last updated: 2025-10-04

In recent years, Thailand has emerged as one of the best locations for investing in short-term rentals thanks to its popular tourist attractions, thriving business activities, growing digital nomad presence, and vibrant cities like Koh samui, Phuket and Ko pha ngan. With millions of international visitors coming each year, the demand for vacation rental accommodations is growing, making Airbnb Thailand a lucrative option for both local and foreign investors.

Due to strong demand from travelers, Thailand offers competitive average daily rates (ADR), healthy occupancy rates, and attractive revenue potential in the best Airbnb markets. Whether you’re looking to start your first Airbnb business with a modest budget or to add a luxury short-term rental property to your portfolio, Thailand has a profitable location to meet your budget and aspirations as an investor.

Note on Methodology: The Airbtics Market Score indicates how attractive a location is for investing in an Airbnb rental property. We determine this score based on the following criteria:

  1. Short-term rental yield: The ratio between annual revenue and property price, as a percentage. Locations with higher Airbnb rental yield score better.
  2. Short-term rental regulations: How STR-friendly the local Airbnb rules and laws are. Markets with more lenient regulations get a higher score.
  3. Market size: The number of Airbnb listings. Larger vacation rental markets get a higher score as it is easier for investors to buy and sell properties.
  4. Growth: How fast the market is becoming saturated. Priority is given to markets that are already developed but are not approaching saturation yet.
  5. Seasonality: To what degree Airbnb performance is affected by seasonality. Less seasonal impact is preferred as investors can enjoy a more stable short-term rental performance throughout the year.

Based on this methodology, the best places to buy Airbnb in Thailand are:



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Top 8 Thailand Cities for Airbnb in 2025

PositionMarket NameRegulation No of ListingsAvg. Occupancy RateAvg. Daily RateRevenueShort-term Rental Yield Rent Gap
1Bangkok
Lenient
15,23266%THB1,815THB446,61012.3%34.5%
2Phuket
Lenient
11,80965%THB3,038THB730,00712.3%34.5%
3Pattaya
Lenient
8,99260%THB1,741THB388,79612.3%34.5%
4Chiang mai
Lenient
7,12465%THB1,556THB374,45412.3%34.5%
5Koh samui
Lenient
4,30668%THB5,410THB1,355,09812.3%34.5%
6Krabi
Lenient
2,85059%THB2,631THB574,80012.3%34.5%
7Ko pha ngan
Lenient
1,59970%THB2,705THB698,54312.3%34.5%
8Hua hin district
Lenient
1,59359%THB2,371THB516,69012.3%34.5%

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Best Cities for Airbnb in Thailand by Budget

Affordable & Mid-Range Airbnb Markets: $500,000 & Below

PositionMarket NameRegulation No of ListingsAvg. Occupancy RateAvg. Daily RateRevenueShort-term Rental Yield Rent Gap
1Krabi
Lenient
2,85059%THB2,631THB574,80012.3%34.5%
2Chiang mai
Lenient
7,12465%THB1,556THB374,45412.3%34.5%
3Bangkok
Lenient
15,23266%THB1,815THB446,61012.3%34.5%
4Phuket
Lenient
11,80965%THB3,038THB730,00712.3%34.5%
5Pattaya
Lenient
8,99260%THB1,741THB388,79612.3%34.5%
6Koh samui
Lenient
4,30668%THB5,410THB1,355,09812.3%34.5%
7Ko pha ngan
Lenient
1,59970%THB2,705THB698,54312.3%34.5%
8Hua hin district
Lenient
1,59359%THB2,371THB516,69012.3%34.5%

Emerging vs Established Airbnb Markets in Thailand

Top 8 Emerging Short-Term Rental Markets in Thailand

PositionMarket NameRegulation No of ListingsAvg. Occupancy RateAvg. Daily RateRevenueShort-term Rental Yield Rent Gap
1Pattaya
Lenient
8,99260%THB1,741THB388,79612.3%34.5%
2Phuket
Lenient
11,80965%THB3,038THB730,00712.3%34.5%
3Chiang mai
Lenient
7,12465%THB1,556THB374,45412.3%34.5%
4Ko pha ngan
Lenient
1,59970%THB2,705THB698,54312.3%34.5%
5Bangkok
Lenient
15,23266%THB1,815THB446,61012.3%34.5%
6Koh samui
Lenient
4,30668%THB5,410THB1,355,09812.3%34.5%
7Hua hin district
Lenient
1,59359%THB2,371THB516,69012.3%34.5%
8Krabi
Lenient
2,85059%THB2,631THB574,80012.3%34.5%

Top 5 Established Short-Term Rental Markets in Thailand

PositionMarket NameRegulation No of ListingsAvg. Occupancy RateAvg. Daily RateRevenueShort-term Rental Yield Rent Gap
1Pattaya
Lenient
8,99260%THB1,741THB388,79612.3%34.5%
2Phuket
Lenient
11,80965%THB3,038THB730,00712.3%34.5%
3Chiang mai
Lenient
7,12465%THB1,556THB374,45412.3%34.5%
4Bangkok
Lenient
15,23266%THB1,815THB446,61012.3%34.5%
5Koh samui
Lenient
4,30668%THB5,410THB1,355,09812.3%34.5%

8 Best Places for Airbnb Arbitrage in Thailand

PositionMarket NameRegulation No of ListingsAvg. Occupancy RateAvg. Daily RateRevenueShort-term Rental Yield Rent Gap
1Koh samui
Lenient
4,30668%THB5,410THB1,355,09812.3%34.5%
2Ko pha ngan
Lenient
1,59970%THB2,705THB698,54312.3%34.5%
3Phuket
Lenient
11,80965%THB3,038THB730,00712.3%34.5%
4Krabi
Lenient
2,85059%THB2,631THB574,80012.3%34.5%
5Hua hin district
Lenient
1,59359%THB2,371THB516,69012.3%34.5%
6Chiang mai
Lenient
7,12465%THB1,556THB374,45412.3%34.5%
7Bangkok
Lenient
15,23266%THB1,815THB446,61012.3%34.5%
8Pattaya
Lenient
8,99260%THB1,741THB388,79612.3%34.5%


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