India, July 16 -- A growing share of Indian high-net-worth families and professionals are looking at property outside India. Not as a replacement for domestic assets, but as diversification: a second currency, a holiday base, and in some cases a rental income stream.

Among international beach markets, Phuket has moved up the list for one simple reason: foreigners can own condominium freehold title on the land register, with a clear legal framework that India-based buyers can actually navigate. Economics

This is not a sales pitch for any single project. It is a checklist-style overview of what Indian investors should understand before committing capital.

Why Phuket shows up on Indian investors' radar Three factors keep appearing in buye...