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'The White Lotus Effect' Expected to Bring More Tourists to Thailand

The third season of the HBO show premieres on February 16, set in Thailand, featuring locations like Koh Samui, Bangkok, and Phuket.
Searches for Koh Samui increased by 40% ahead of the season, according to Hotels.com.
In 2024, Thailand welcomed over 35 million international travelers, generating over 1.8 trillion baht in tourism revenue, as reported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand aims to attract 39-40 million international visitors in 2025 and generate 3 trillion baht in revenue.

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BBC News

Measuring the 'White Lotus effect': How TV and film locations impact travel

As White Lotus season three is released, executive producer Mark Kamine explains the behind-the-scenes wrangling and key challenges when choosing a filming location.

7 days ago·United Kingdom

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The Independent

24 hours with the real-life manager of The White Lotus hotel

The new series of the hit HBO show is set in the Four Seasons resort in Koh Samui, Thailand. Lydia Spencer-Elliott speaks to the general manager about outrageous guest demands and how he stays sane

7 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Australian Financial Review

Pack your kaftan or run for cover? White Lotus effect hits Thailand

These are the four luxury hotels featured in the HBO anthology’s third season – plus a few others for the vibe but avoiding the rush.

7 days ago·Sydney, Australia

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CNN

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‘White Lotus’ S3 promises to lure more travelers to Thailand. These are the locations featured on the hit show

With the third season of “The White Lotus” about to air, here’s a look at some of the locations in Thailand that appear on the hit HBO show, hotels included.

8 days ago·Atlanta, United States

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