Koh Samui the Key Location for White Lotus Season 3 – Thai Island Gets Ready for the Spotlight

Calling all White Lotus fans! Fancy a Thai island escape minus the drama? ️Enchanting Koh Samui is about to be thrust into the spotlight thanks to filming for season 3 of The White Lotus. It is safe to assume a surge in tourism when the show drops in early 2025, as was reiterated on The Independent news website on 23rd February 2024; it called the decision of the show’s producers to use this destination as a “clever choice” as it is becoming associated with being one of the nation’s most upmarket islands.

Amongst the main allures of Thailand’s second-largest island are its stunning beaches, like the iconic Chaweng Beach. Hotels near this scenic stretch of shore such as SAii Koh Samui Choengmon provide the ideal base to enjoy the best of this destination from coastal bliss to fun things to do in Chaweng. But Koh Samui is more than just sun and sand. Travellers can venture inland to discover cultural attractions like the Big Buddha statue, explore the lively Fisherman’s Village Market in Bophut, or delve into the wonders of Mu Ko Ang Thong National Marine Park. From eclectic dining to electrifying nightlife, the island caters to every taste. Of course, this would be the ideal time to visit Koh Samui before the “White Lotus Effect” takes hold and demand goes sky-high!