The White Lotus Season 3 Showcases Thailand's Luxury Resorts and Stunning Scenery

The hit HBO series shifts its focus to Thailand, blending satire and opulence while boosting tourism and reshaping hotel marketing strategies.

Season 3 of 'The White Lotus' is set in Thailand, featuring iconic locations such as the Four Seasons Koh Samui and Anantara resorts, with a focus on themes of death and Eastern spirituality.
Filming locations include Koh Samui, Phuket, and Bangkok, with scenes shot at luxury properties like the Mandarin Oriental and Rosewood Phuket, as well as cultural landmarks like Wat Phukhao Thong and Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen temples.
The series continues to impact luxury tourism, with the featured resorts experiencing a surge in bookings and Thailand leveraging the show's popularity to position itself as a high-end travel destination.
Mike White's decision to highlight Thailand's natural beauty, religious heritage, and luxury accommodations has been praised for its visual storytelling and tourism potential.
The show's premiere has already drawn a record 2.4 million U.S. viewers, further cementing its influence on both entertainment and the global travel industry.