Our Company
A practice built on patience and local knowledge
Sirocco was founded in Phuket to serve private clients who want a calm, well-informed companion through the process of finding a fine residence in Thailand.
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Sirocco began as a question: why is finding a luxury home in Thailand so unnecessarily complicated?
The founders had spent years watching private clients — relocating executives, long-stay residents, and overseas investors — navigate the Thailand rental market largely alone. The listings were plentiful, but the guidance was thin. Properties were oversold, terms obscured, and practical matters left entirely to the client.
Sirocco was set up to change that. We opened our Kamala office in Phuket and built a small team with deep knowledge of the local market, strong relationships with reputable landlords, and a clear preference for honest, unhurried service over transaction volume.
Our work spans from the first consultation — understanding what a client actually needs — through to arrival, household setup, and long-stay renewal. We coordinate rather than advise on legal or financial matters, and we introduce independent professionals for anything that falls outside our scope.
The name comes from the sirocco wind: warm, steady, and carrying things to where they belong. It felt like the right description for what we do.
Our Mission
To make the search for a luxury residence in Thailand feel less like a transaction and more like a well-handled personal arrangement — with informed guidance, complete discretion, and practical support from start to finish.
8+
Years in Phuket market
3
Cities covered
340+
Clients placed
1
Named contact per client
Our Team
The people you will work with
Each member of the Sirocco team has lived and worked in Thailand for several years and brings specific expertise to the service.
Marcus Whitfield
Founder & Senior Concierge
Marcus has spent twelve years working in luxury property markets across Southeast Asia. He handles senior client relationships and the Phuket viewing programme personally.
Natthida Phromma
Resident Care Manager
Natthida manages the Resident Care Programme, coordinating arrivals, household setups, and the day-to-day needs of long-stay clients across Phuket and Koh Samui.
James Leighton
Bangkok & Tenancy Coordination
James handles Bangkok enquiries and the Long-Stay Support programme. He coordinates tenancy processes and works closely with our network of independent solicitors and translators.
How We Work
Standards we hold ourselves to
Client Confidentiality
All client details, search parameters, and financial discussions are held in strict confidence. We do not share information without explicit consent.
Property Due Diligence
Every property presented undergoes a background check on ownership, building status, and listing history. We note concerns candidly rather than omitting them.
Independent Professional Introductions
For legal review, translation, and surveying, we introduce verified independent professionals with no commercial relationship to the landlord or listing.
Responsive Communication
We commit to a same-business-day response for all client enquiries and a 48-hour turnaround on shortlists once the consultation is complete.
Scope Clarity
We are explicit about what Sirocco does and does not cover. We do not advise on legal, financial, or property investment matters — and we say so clearly.
Personal Data Protection
Client information is stored securely and managed in accordance with applicable data protection standards. See our Privacy Policy for full details.
Luxury residence concierge across Thailand's finest addresses
Sirocco operates from Kamala in Phuket, with reach extending to Bangkok's Sukhumvit, Sathorn and Silom areas, and Pattaya on request. Our primary focus is the southern Thai market, where we have spent years building familiarity with the buildings, developers, and private landlords who represent genuinely fine residences.
The Thailand rental market for luxury apartments and penthouses presents its own particular complexities. Lease structures vary widely. Building management quality is inconsistent. Ownership arrangements — particularly for condominiums in resort areas — can require careful reading. Sirocco exists to navigate these realities on behalf of clients who have neither the time nor the local contacts to do it themselves.
Our approach draws on the hospitality tradition: attentiveness without intrusion, thoroughness without fuss, and a consistent preference for the well-considered over the expedient. A client working with Sirocco receives a shortlist built around their priorities, not a catalogue; a personal manager rather than a rotation of junior staff; and a service that stays engaged through move-in and beyond.
For expatriates, long-stay visitors, and private clients relocating within the region, Sirocco provides a practical, discreet resource that handles the difficult parts of finding a home in an unfamiliar market — and stays available when questions arise after the lease begins.
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We are happy to discuss your requirements informally before you commit to any service. Contact us to arrange a convenient time.
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