Since its debut in 2021, The White Lotus has grabbed viewers’ attention with not only the fleshed-out characters and Emmy-winning performances but also the backdrop and setting of each season.
The White Lotus is back in business! Season 3 of the critically acclaimed series is now streaming on HBO Max and has brought a present – the next big tourist destination. As Seasons 1 and 2 skyrocketed the public’s interest in Hawaii and Sicily respectively, Season 3 has done wonders for Thailand.
Timothy (Jason Isaacs) in a still from The White Lotus Season 3.| HBO
Named after a fictional luxury hotel chain, The White Lotus follows the lives and lies of the well-groomed and impeccably dressed guests and employees and how their whole world comes crashing down on them, as time progresses.
As is tradition now, the setting and locales of Thailand have become everyone’s favorite destination spot, with people from all over the world Googling and booking tickets to visit the places that served as the backdrop of one of the best TV shows in recent memory.
If you are planning a White Lotus in Thailand trip, fear not for we have you covered. Join us as we dive into the properties and locations behind the latest season.
Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui
The Ratliff family, from left: Lochlan (Sam Nivola), Piper (Sarah Catherine Hook), Saxon (Patrick Schwarzenegger), Timothy (Jason Isaacs) and Victoria (Parker Posey). (Fabio Lovino / HBO)
A vast17-hectare property 60 pool villas and 11 private residences, it is a place befitting of the rich and elite. A private infinity pool overlooking the resort’s private beach and the Gulf of Thailand is the cherry on the cake.
A majority of the scenes in the White Lotus were shot here and thus, there was no surprise when the requests for rooms shot up by a huge margin.
Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort
Jason Isaacs, Parker Posey, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sarah Catherine Hook, and Sam Nivola in Season 3 of ‘White Lotus’. Fabio Lovino/HBO
A fusion of modern luxury and Koh Samui’s Thai-Chinese past is just what the doctor ordered. The accommodation types are more than 100 in number, ranging from your average villas and rooms to flaunting your wealth with the famous 5-bedroom residence.
Its claim to fame is the Singing Bird Lounge which was prominently featured in The White Lotus. A bar within the branches of a century-old tree, it is home to the famous singing contests, a worldwide spectacle.
Rosewood Phuket
Leslie Bibb, Michelle Monaghan, and Carrie Coon in season three. Fabio Lovino/HBO
The hotel’s famed Thai restaurant, Ta Khai, has been featured in The White Lotus. Ta Khai, meaning “fishing net” in Thai, serves authentic Southern Thai cuisine, with the menu changing every season and all the ingredients being locally grown and sourced. Their herb and vegetable garden is a sight to behold.
As we explore the White Lotus in Thailand, make sure to keep your eyes peeled for you may just find the next big tourist destination.
All seasons of The White Lotus are streaming on MAX.
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