Both projects regularly end up on the same shortlist with our buyers. Below is a side-by-side of Sri Panwa Lagoon Residence and Vista del Mar on the key parameters — and our honest take on who each one fits.

A private lagoon enclave of villas in Bang Tao by the developer of Sri Panwa resort

Sea-view villas 700 m from Nai Thon beach — a boutique project where neighbours already live
| Sri Panwa Lagoon Residence | Vista del Mar | |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | from ~$1,180,832 | from ~$1,164,252 |
| Area | Panwa | Nai Thon |
| Type | Villas | Villas |
| Status | Under construction | Under construction |
| Completion | Waterfront Pool Villas — handover in December 2026; Multi-Flex Houses are already move-in ready | phase 1 — delivered, phase 2 — 10–24 months from first payment |
| Ownership | freehold / leasehold | leasehold |
| Beach | Bang Tao, ~3.1 km | Nai Thon, ~700 m |
| Developer | Charn Issara Development PCL | United Developers Corporation |
| Sea view | — | ✓ |
| Walk to beach | — | ✓ |
| Rental program | ✓ | ✓ |
Vista del Mar has the lower entry: from ~$1,164,252. Sri Panwa Lagoon Residence costs more, but compare price per sqm and stage — ask us for a unit-level calculation.
Both projects are under construction — compare payment schedules, developer track records and build pace. We’ll send photo reports for both.
The right answer depends on your goal: budget, purpose (yield or living), horizon. Message us — we’ll compare specific units of these projects on price per sqm, views and terms, and tell you honestly which to take.