Koh Samui: Koh Samui, Surat Thani Province is bustling with both Thai and foreign tourists flocking to follow in the footsteps of 'Lisa' in the series The White Lotus Season 3. Hotel bookings are soaring.
According to Thai News Agency, fans who have watched The White Lotus Season 3 have booked a large number of tickets for Bangkok Airways flights to Koh Samui, resulting in almost every flight being filled with both Thai and international tourists. The ripple effect of the series has also led some tourists to opt for ferry travel via Lomprayah High Speed Ferries, causing the boats to be fully booked.
Hotels and tourist attractions on Koh Samui have experienced positive impacts, particularly along the island's beaches. Visitors are eager to experience the nature, sand, and sea of Koh Samui, capturing memories of their visit in photos. The hotels where The White Lotus Season 3 was filmed, such as Anantara Bophut Hotel, Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort, and the Four Seasons Hotel, have seen a surge in bookings.
Mr. Supharik Thongsuk, President of the Koh Samui Tourism Promotion Association, highlighted that the filming team of the world-famous series chose Koh Samui for its diverse scenes and locations. He encouraged tourism business operators and residents to leverage this opportunity to elevate tourism on the island and emphasized the importance of hospitality in welcoming visitors to Koh Samui.