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The Arthur Foresta Maikhao
Mai Khao · The Arthur Real Estate Co., Ltd.

The Arthur Foresta Maikhao

A small 8-villa pool community 17 minutes from the airport

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The Arthur Foresta Maikhao · Mai Khao
VillasUnder construction
Price from
~$471,995
unit sizes
232–273 sqm
to the sea
~5.6 km
Mai Khao
declared yield
~6%
developer projection
Completion
off-plan, exact handover date to be confirmed with the developer
Ownership
freehold (within quota) / leasehold
The short version for an investor

The Arthur Foresta Maikhao — villa project, Mai Khao: entry from ~$471,995, from $2,034 per sqm. Beach: Mai Khao, ~5.6 km. Both freehold and leasehold available. Yield: ~6% developer projection. Completion: off-plan, exact handover date to be confirmed with the developer.

Plus. One of the most affordable entry points into the Mai Khao villa segment — from $471,995
Minus. The Arthur Real Estate has no public portfolio of other projects — a short track record
About the project

The Arthur Foresta Maikhao is a small community of just 8 villas in the Mai Khao area, at the island’s north-western tip. All villas share the same configuration: 3 bedrooms, 232–273 sqm, a private pool and a 2-car garage with a separate driveway. The architecture is minimalist, with large windows, stone cladding and wood-accented ceilings.

Location and surroundings

Mai Khao is Phuket’s northernmost beach area, known for its long sand strip, proximity to the airport, and its status as a district still forming into the island’s residential and medical cluster. The beach is about 5.6 km away, so transport is essential; in exchange, HKT airport is only about 17 minutes away, noticeably faster than from most areas on the island’s west coast. A medical infrastructure cluster is also forming nearby — including a hospital 12 minutes away — making the location interesting not only for holidays but also for quieter full-time living.

Economics and pricing

Entry into the project starts from ~$471,995 for a 232–273 sqm villa. Among neighbours in the Mai Khao area, this is noticeably more affordable than Mouana Mai Khao and Maison Sky Villas, but pricier than Maviston Mai Khao. The format is also smaller in scale than most neighbours — just 8 villas in a single configuration, with no variation in size or bedroom count. The developer states a projected rental yield of around 6% per year — a standard marketing benchmark for this emerging part of the island, with no operating track record yet.

Stage, developer and risks

The exact handover date is not publicly disclosed — typical for small local developers at an early project stage, but it requires extra attention during reservation: the payment schedule and construction timeline need to be locked directly into the contract rather than relying on verbal promises. The Arthur Real Estate has no publicly confirmed portfolio of other properties, meaning The Arthur Foresta Maikhao is essentially the developer’s market debut.

Who it suits: a buyer looking for a compact villa format near the airport at a below-average price for the area, and willing to pay extra attention to legal due diligence given the developer’s short track record. Before reservation we check the building permit status, the company’s legal history, and lock the payment schedule into the contract — not a formality for a debut project.

Key facts
AreaMai Khao
BeachMai Khao, ~5.6 km
Completionoff-plan, exact handover date to be confirmed with the developer
Price fromfrom ~$471,995
Ownershipfreehold (within quota) / leasehold
Villas in the community8, all 3-bedroom
Villa size232–273 sqm
Garage2-car garage per villa
To HKT airport~17 min by car

Prices and availability change; data is accurate as of the page update date. Request a fresh price list — we send it the same day. Updated: July 2026.

Units & prices
TypeArea$/sqmPrice
3 bedrooms232–273 sqm~$2,034from ~THB 15,000,000 (~$471,995)
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The Arthur Foresta Maikhao vs the Mai Khao market

Our catalog currently tracks 9 projects in Mai Khao; new-build entry level here: from ~$32,739. The Arthur Foresta Maikhao’s entry price sits close to the district median.

The median is calculated from the “from” prices of all catalog projects in the district and refreshes with every update.

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How it compares nearby

Neighbours are picked by the same property type and the closest entry price in the same area — the projects our buyers actually shortlist against each other. Figures recalculate with every catalogue update.

The Arthur Foresta MaikhaoThis projectCerulean PhuketKĀHLĪ Phuket
Price fromfrom ~$471,995from ~$472,371from ~$471,026
$/sqm$2,034$1,088$2,151
BeachMai Khao, ~5.6 kmNai Yang, ~3 kmBang Tao, ~4 km / 8 min by car
CompletionUnder constructionoff-plan, exact handover date to be confirmed with the developeroff-plan, exact completion date not disclosed by the developerUnder constructionoff-plan, active construction — est. March 2027
Ownershipfreehold (within quota) / leaseholdfreehold / leasehold — exact ownership structure not disclosedfreehold and leasehold — both available
Rental programyesyesyes
On-site facilities
Private pool at every villa2-car garage and private drivewayLandscaped garden with seating areas24-hour securityCCTV surveillance
Location & distances
Mai Khao beach
~5.6 km
HKT airport
~17 min by car
Hospital (Bumrungrad)
~12 min by car
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Strengths
  • One of the most affordable entry points into the Mai Khao villa segment — from $471,995
  • A small scale — just 8 villas, not a large community with dozens of lots
  • A 2-car garage and private driveway at every villa — rare for this price segment
  • A relatively short distance to the airport (~17 min) — convenient for infrequent owner visits
Trade-offs
  • The Arthur Real Estate has no public portfolio of other projects — a short track record
  • The exact handover date is not publicly disclosed — must be locked into the reservation contract
  • 5.6 km from Mai Khao beach — transport is required, not a beachfront residence
  • The ~6% yield is a marketing projection from the developer, not confirmed by an operating track record
Legal deal structure

How ownership at The Arthur Foresta Maikhao is structured

The developer information in this listing states: freehold (within quota) / leasehold. This is the project-level starting point, not a legal opinion on a particular unit. The contract, title, foreign quota and seller authority must be verified before reservation.

When buying freehold

A foreign-quota condominium is registered in the buyer’s name. Purchase funds must enter Thailand with the correct purpose so the receiving bank can issue the foreign-exchange evidence used at the Land Office.

Villa and land

A foreign buyer may own the structure but cannot directly own Thai land. The land element is normally held through a registered long lease or another lawful structure. Term, renewals, inheritance and resale rights must be explicit in the contract.

Before the next payment

Verify the receiving legal entity, construction milestone, payment trigger, delay remedies and the documents the seller must deliver for registration.

Thailand property due-diligence checklist →Bank of Thailand guidance on foreign-exchange transactions ↗

This is general information. Structure and taxes depend on the unit, seller and contract; an independent Thai lawyer should complete the final review.

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Net yield (owner)7.0%
Holding period
Appreciation / year5%
Annual operating costs1.5%
Purchase costs3.0%
Gross annual income
Net monthly income
Annual costs
Cash invested incl. costs
Value at exit
Payback
Total return over period

Indicative estimate: yield and the rental model depend on the project, unit and management program. Request an exact projection for a specific unit.

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FAQ

How much does a villa at The Arthur Foresta Maikhao cost?

From ~$471,995 for a 3-bedroom villa of 232–273 sqm. The community has just 8 villas, all in the same configuration.

Who is the developer of the project?

The Arthur Real Estate Co., Ltd. — a Phuket developer for whom this is, so far, the only publicly known project.

When is completion?

The exact date is not publicly disclosed — off-plan, at the construction stage. Before reservation we lock the schedule into the contract directly with the developer.

Freehold or leasehold?

Villas are available both as freehold within the foreign quota and as leasehold beyond it — the exact status of a specific lot is confirmed during selection.

What rental yield is projected?

The developer targets ~6% per year. This is a marketing projection with no confirmed operating track record — we check it against comparable villas in the Mai Khao area.

How far is it from the beach and the airport?

Mai Khao beach is about 5.6 km away, requiring transport. HKT airport is about 17 minutes by car, which is convenient for infrequent visits.

How does the project compare to nearby Mai Khao villas?

On entry price, The Arthur Foresta Maikhao is more affordable than Mouana Mai Khao and Maison Sky Villas, but pricier than Maviston Mai Khao. The difference lies in scale (just 8 villas) and the fact that this is the developer’s first publicly recorded market entry.

Can I live in the unit myself?

Yes, the unit stays yours. Inside a managed rental program the number of owner-stay nights is capped by the contract — we go through the exact terms for this project before you book.

Is the rental income guaranteed?

~6% developer projection — that is a projection, not a guarantee: actual income depends on occupancy, season and running costs. We model it for the specific unit before the deal.

How do I transfer the purchase money from abroad?

Funds arrive from abroad in foreign currency and the Thai bank issues an FET form. Without it the Land Department will not register freehold to a foreigner, so we agree the amount and payment reference in advance.

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