With the much-anticipated third season of White Lotus about to hit our screens, everyone is talking about this idyllic paradise.
Thanks to the “White Lotus effect,” Thailand has once again captured the spotlight as a must-visit tropical getaway. Visitor numbers have surged, and the destination is topping travel trend charts, including Skyscanner’s Travel Trends 2025 report, which names Thailand among the top three trending locations.
For those who want to holiday like a White Lotus cast member, we’ve curated a selection of luxurious properties – from serene poolside resorts to tranquil wellness retreats – where you can immerse yourself in the best of what Thailand has to offer.
SONEVA KIRI
Soneva Kiri is a luxurious, eco-conscious resort on Thailand’s Koh Kood island offering a range of private villas nestled within the jungle, by the beach, or perched on the cliffs.
The resort blends sustainability with indulgence providing a personalised experience with 24/7 butler service, electric buggies and bicycles for exploring.
Guests can enjoy activities such as night snorkelling with bioluminescent plankton, stargazing at the resort’s observatory and unique dining experiences like Treepod Dining, where meals are delivered via zipline from the treetops.A highlight of Soneva Kiri is the Seven Days, Seven Beaches experience. This one-of-a-kind adventure allows guests to explore Koh Kood’s pristine coastline aboard a private wooden fishing boat. Each day takes you to a different secluded beach or bay including Klong Chao Beach, Ao Kluai and Koh Rang’s Blue Lagoon.
You can snorkel, kayak or simply relax on the shore enjoying a gourmet lunch prepared on board. Whether opting for a one-day cruise or the full seven-day journey, this immersive experience offers an intimate way to discover Thailand’s hidden beaches and crystal-clear waters.
Soneva Kiri is not just a resort; it’s a destination that invites relaxation, adventure, and unforgettable memories.
AMANPURI
Located on Phuket’s west coast, Amanpuri lies on a sheltered headland overlooking the Andaman Sea. Meaning ‘peaceful place’, Amanpuri exudes all the grace of its design inspiration, Thailand’s ancient capital Ayutthaya.
The resort’s 40 guest Pavilions and 40 Villas are surrounded by lush gardens and coconut palms. The property is home to a sleek, 27-metre swimming pool with tropical views as well as a Holistic Wellness Centre, offering ancient healing techniques and alternative therapies.
A number of elegant dining venues including Buabok and Arva open onto the central swimming pool, from which a sweeping stone stairway descends to a secluded white-sand beach. The Beach Terrace offers another pool alongside the extensive Eco-Beach, Discovery Centre and Hot Spot – a sport, music and tech hub.
RAKXA
Thailand’s first and leading integrative wellness and medical retreat located in the verdant protected island of Bang Krachao near Bangkok and surrounded by the Chao Phraya River or an area known as “Bangkok’s Green Lungs”.
Helps guests achieve their “wholeness” a state of harmonious balance between the body, mind and lifestyle, using its unique approach consisting of integrative diagnostics and solutions.
RAKxa designs a personalised treatment program that combines traditional and modern medicine to match individual needs and preferences to bring out the healthiest and happiest version of oneself. Every program addresses the totality of wellbeing through rest, nutrition, lifestyle, and therapies.
TRISARA
Phuket’s most exclusive pool villa beach resort. Trisara, meaning “The Garden in The Third Heaven” in Sanskrit, is set in a protected nature preserve surrounded by a tropical forest, exotic gardens and the sparkling Andaman Sea.
The resort has earned a coveted place on Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List 2025: The Best Hotels and Resorts in the World. It features 60 spacious ocean facing pool villas and private residences, a private beach, Jara Spa, three unique dining venues including PRU, the only MICHELIN-Starred restaurant in Southern Thailand and an organic on-site garden.
Located just 15 minutes from Phuket Airport, Trisara represents a peaceful and secluded departure just outside the tourist-centric town.
