At a glance
Modern 79 Co., Ltd. (Thai legal name: บริษัท โมเดิร์น 79 จำกัด; registration no. 0835556000339) is a privately held real estate development company based in Phuket, Thailand. Its business scope includes the purchase and sale of land, real estate leasing, and property development. The company is not listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand or any other public exchange. It primarily develops residential villa projects in Phuket under its 'Mouana' brand identity.
Heritage and ownership
While promotional materials suggest a legacy of over 15 years, the company's official date of incorporation is not available in publicly accessible records. Modern 79 Co., Ltd. operates as a private Thai limited company. Detailed information regarding its ownership structure, shareholders, ultimate beneficial owners, and board of directors is not publicly documented in the available sources. There is no evidence of a parent group or holding company affiliation.
The company does not appear to maintain a standalone corporate website, with marketing efforts seemingly channeled through project-specific branding and third-party real estate platforms. Leadership details are not publicly available, which is common for unlisted companies in the jurisdiction. It is important to distinguish Modern 79 Co., Ltd. of Phuket from a similarly named but legally separate entity, Modern House Property Co., Ltd., which is active in the Bangkok condominium market.
Phuket portfolio
Modern 79's development activity is concentrated in Phuket's residential villa sector, marketed under the 'Mouana' brand. The portfolio consists of several projects across the island, targeting the luxury and mid-to-high-end market segments. While third-party marketing materials claim a history of around 20 projects, specific details are available for a more recent slate of developments.
Known projects include:
- Mouana Residence Ko Kaeo: A villa project in the Mueang Phuket district, reported to comprise 29 units with a completion date in 2025.
- Mouana Serenity Cherng Talay: A villa project located in the popular Cherng Talay area.
- Mouana Breeze Mai Khao: A villa development in the northern Mai Khao region of Phuket.
- Mouana Residence Song Khun Chalong: A villa project in the Chalong area.
- Mouana Grande Ko Kaeo: A second known villa project in the Ko Kaeo area.
- Mouana Residence Pratthana Chalong: Another villa development located in Chalong.
Launch and completion dates for most of these projects are not specified in the available public information. The developer's primary focus appears to be on gated villa communities.
What buyers should know
A review of publicly available information, including mainstream news media and real estate sector reports, did not identify any documented major legal issues, regulatory actions, or significant controversies associated with Modern 79 Co., Ltd. or its 'Mouana' branded projects. This is notable given the current climate of increased regulatory scrutiny on real estate transactions and corporate land ownership structures in Phuket, particularly concerning foreign investment.
The developer has not been named in publicly reported enforcement actions related to the Foreign Business Act or in high-profile disputes involving stalled projects. However, this assessment is based on open-source research and does not constitute a formal legal background check. The absence of negative reporting is a positive indicator but not conclusive proof of a completely clear record, as minor or private disputes may not be publicly reported.
For any significant investment, prospective buyers should conduct their own formal due diligence. This would typically involve engaging a Thai legal professional to obtain the company's complete and current corporate filings from the Department of Business Development (DBD), which would verify its directors, shareholder list, and registered capital. Further steps should include verifying land titles, construction permits, and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) approvals for the specific project of interest with the relevant local authorities in Phuket.
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