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F&B INFRASTRUCTURE
Published: September 17, 2026

Opening a Café or Restaurant in Phuket: Choosing the Right Commercial Space

VERVE COMMONS
Phuket Commercial Strategy Desk
Food and beverage operators face unique technical challenges when setting up in Phuket. Before signing a lease, verifying technical infrastructure will save months of construction delays.

1. Municipal Grease Trap Interceptors

Phuket environmental regulations strictly require commercial kitchens and cafés to treat wastewater before discharge. Retrofitting a grease trap in a standard shophouse involves breaking concrete slabs and obtaining local municipal approvals. Purpose-built commercial units at VERVE Commons come pre-installed with dedicated grease interceptors.

2. Commercial 30-Amp 3-Phase Electrical Supply

Multi-boiler espresso machines, commercial ovens, refrigeration, and air conditioning draw significant electrical loads. Standard 15-amp residential connections found in generic shophouses lead to constant circuit trips. F&B spaces must provide 30-amp 3-phase power from day one.

3. Outdoor Terrace Seating and Al-Fresco Atmosphere

Phuket’s tropical climate makes outdoor dining terrace space a primary driver of customer revenue. Having integrated outdoor covered terraces allows cafés and bars to capture passing pedestrian traffic effortlessly.

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