The third season of Mike White’s standout show The White Lotus just dropped – and it looks set to spark a set-jetter storm as viewers are introduced to the magic of the Thai Islands. The first episode showcases Samui’s stunning Pacific setting, with jungle drenched limestone karsts standing tall in the sparkling cerulean waters of the Gulf of Thailand – while turning the drama up to 10 with a riveting flashback opening that is sure to have audiences gripped.
The show will no doubt encourage luxury travelers keen to step into their own version of the show’s intoxicating drama. Between Bangkok’s neon-lit sophistication and the sun-drenched shores of Phuket and Koh Samui, Thailand’s moment in HBO’s spotlight perfectly captures what we at Karma Group have long known: this is a truly magical place, where old-world mystique meets contemporary indulgence and legendary hospitality.
Karma Group’s presence in this story of reinvention is anything but accidental. Take Karma Royal Boat Lagoon in Phuket, where the property’s privileged position places guests at the nexus of the island’s White Lotus-worthy intrigue. But it’s at Karma Panalee in Koh Samui where the show’s spirit of luxurious escape truly comes alive, particularly at the seductive Two Palms Beach Club – our brand new beachfront venue on Samui’s golden shores.
Here, as fire dancers trace patterns against the twilight sky and DJs spin deep into the night, guests find themselves living in their own prestige drama. The infinity pool seems to merge with the horizon, private cabanas become personal plotlines, and the air-conditioned sanctuary – complete with billiards and sophisticated diversions – offers the perfect setting for season-worthy encounters.
During Songkran, Karma Panalee transforms this narrative further, offering an exclusive window into Thailand’s most cinematic festival. It’s the kind of experience that doesn’t just let you visit Thailand – it lets you star in it.
