{"id":9139,"date":"2024-01-22T13:21:57","date_gmt":"2024-01-22T02:21:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=9139"},"modified":"2024-01-24T15:58:35","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T04:58:35","slug":"thailand-location-the-white-lotus-season-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/thailand-location-the-white-lotus-season-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Thailand Announced as Location for The White Lotus Season 3"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>The swirling Hollywood rumour mill has been put to bed, with the next season of HBO\u2019s The White Lotus headed to Thailand.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following months of speculation, the Land of Smiles was officially announced as the setting for the third instalment of the smash TV series. Tourism Authority Thailand (TAT) and HBO both released official statements, confirming that filming is slated to begin in February, taking place in <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/au\/search?destinationName=Bangkok&amp;destinationId=le_ff7aa1f9b4062bfee0f99a0453506f1b&amp;adults=2&amp;children=none&amp;flexibleWithDate=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bangkok<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/au\/search?destinationName=Phuket&amp;destinationId=le_d47bb339212ddfab0fadd99d492a5fc3&amp;adults=2&amp;children=none&amp;flexibleWithDate=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Phuket<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/au\/search?destinationName=Koh+Samui&amp;destinationId=le_7af6d6117d13124fd3e00f5cb5f04400&amp;adults=2&amp;children=none&amp;flexibleWithDate=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Koh Samui<\/a>. \u201cWe are honoured to have amazing Thailand featured as the filming location for the highly anticipated upcoming season of The White Lotus. The kingdom\u2019s exotic natural beauty, rich historical sites and diverse landscapes are the perfect settings to share our fascinating culture, fantastic cuisine, top-notch wellness and luxury offerings, and most importantly our people and Thai hospitality,\u201d said Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, TAT Governor, in a press release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While details around which hotels will take up starring roles have yet to be revealed, the full cast list has been locked in. Checking into the new season, currently scheduled for release in 2025, includes Jason Isaacs, Michelle Monaghan, Parker Posey, Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon, Walton Goggins and Patrick Schwarzenegger. Natasha Rothwell, known for her turn as spa manager Belinda Lindsey from the first season, will also be returning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/au\/search?destinationName=Hawaii&amp;destinationId=le_979d472a84804b9f647bc185a877a8b5&amp;adults=2&amp;children=none&amp;flexibleWithDate=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hawaii<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/au\/search?destinationName=Sicily&amp;destinationId=le_7409387f1ebd52e28e7cf147dc22cb6e&amp;adults=2&amp;children=none&amp;flexibleWithDate=true&amp;pages=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sicily<\/a>, locations for season one and two respectively, welcomed a boom of visitors following their spells on the silver screens and tourism operators in Thailand likely expect the same. 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Nightly Dinner<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">3 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$349<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$389<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$628<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-38%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000K80CFYAZ\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_2ae1f7996bb7213e1ddf4940e86f194f\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/pamookkoo-resort-phuket-thailand-asia\/006RF00000K80CFYAZ\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Pamookkoo Resort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/6f4ccc7z6d8s3aic3oo.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/6f4ccc7z6d8s3aic3oo.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/6f4ccc7z6d8s3aic3oo.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/6f4ccc7z6d8s3aic3oo.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/6f4ccc7z6d8s3aic3oo.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/6f4ccc7z6d8s3aic3oo.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Pamookkoo Resort, Phuket, Thailand\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><div class=\"countdown\" data-type=\"offer\" data-time-remaining=\"47554\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Phuket, Thailand<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Pamookkoo Resort<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Phuket Family-Friendly Paradise with Four-Storey Waterslide, Daily Breakfast, Nightly Dinner &#038; Cocktails<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">7 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$649<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$615<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$1,815<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-60%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000MdpCTYAZ\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_88d2d36ef981e47f384fb50214196048\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/the-lamai-samui-koh-samui-thailand-asia\/006RF00000MdpCTYAZ\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"The Lamai Samui\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/zmrvk6gjvdi7gv95zf.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/zmrvk6gjvdi7gv95zf.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/zmrvk6gjvdi7gv95zf.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/zmrvk6gjvdi7gv95zf.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/zmrvk6gjvdi7gv95zf.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/zmrvk6gjvdi7gv95zf.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"The Lamai Samui, Koh Samui, Thailand\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><div class=\"countdown\" data-type=\"offer\" data-time-remaining=\"133954\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Koh Samui, Thailand<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">The Lamai Samui<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Koh Samui Beachfront Luxury with Daily Breakfast, Nightly Dinner, Massages &#038; 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