Hotel with daily rates of up to R $ 67,000 drives tourism on Thai islands after debut from the HBO series
The third season of The White Lotuspremiered in February, at HBO and Max. Following the tradition of the series created by Mike Whitethe new episodes were recorded in a paradise scenario: this time, the fate chosen was Thailand, especially the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samuilocated on the island of the same name, in the Gulf of Thailand.
Daily rates up to R $ 67 thousand and massage of R $ 6 thousand
The five -star resort, where most of the plot takes place, offers 71 bungalows and villages overlooking the sea, private pool and beach access. Rooms range from 100 to 1,500 square meters, with daily rates that start at $ 9,000 and can reach $ 67,000, depending on the size and services included.
The villa used as a Ratliff family home in the series has an average daily of R $ 56,000, holds seven adults and four children, has three bathrooms, private pool and private butler 24 hours. Already the simplest room, with 150 m², also offers private pool, direct access to the beach and accommodates up to three people.
The resort also offers four restaurants, rum library (cocorum), Thai cooking classes (from R $ 1,600) and private meals such as an afternoon tea for R $ 242 or moonlight from R $ 2,400. The SPA is one of the highlights of the hotel: the ritual The Secret Night Ritualwith massage and bath by the sea, costs $ 6,000. Other options include cannabis infusion therapy (R $ 1,900) and application of massage facial mask (R $ 340).
In addition to Four Seasons, other locations also appear in the season. The White Lotus bar was filmed in Singing Bird Loungefrom ANANTARA LAWANA KOH SAMUI RESORT. The lobby and the main entrance were recorded in the ANANTARA BOPHUT KOH SAMUI. Additional scenes include beaches like Choeng Mon Beach, temples like Wat Phu Khao Thong, and resorts such as Cape Fahn Hotel, Dusit Dheva Cultural Center and AM Samui Resort Taling Ngam.
The production also traveled to the neighboring island of Koh Phangan, where the famous HAAD RIN BEACHand the National Park MU KO ANG THENGknown for its archipelago landscapes and crystal clear waters.
White Lotus Effect on Thai Tourism
According to the Thailand Tourism Authority, the impact of the series can already be measured. Since the announcement of the recordings, search for lodging in Koh Samui has increased by 40%, and local hotels and agencies have offered packages inspired by the scenarios of the series.
In 2024, the country received more than 35 million international tourists, with a revenue of approximately R $ 304.8 billion. The goal for 2025 is to exceed 40 million visitors, exceeding the pre-pound numbers.
The previous seasons of The White Lotus were filmed in other resorts of the Four Seasons network: the Wailea, in Hawaiiand the San Domenico Palace, Sicily
Source: Rollingstone
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