The White Lotus Effect Could Be a Disaster for Thailand's Koh Samui - And Travel Media Is Making it Worse
The surge of attention from The White Lotus is set to bring an influx of hyper-tourism to Koh Samui in Thailand.
Thanks to HBO, everyone wants a ‘White Lotus’ getaway. Can Thailand handle it?
As Season 3 of the popular series shows the beauty of Koh Samui, the Thai island is already dealing with the challenges of overtourism.
‘The White Lotus’ Is Coming to Thailand. So Are the Tourists.
When the third season of the hit HBO series “The White Lotus” debuted Sunday, viewers were transported to the tropical island of Koh
Why 'White Lotus' fans should skip Thailand and travel to this island instead
The latest season is set on the beautiful island of Koh Samui, which will undoubtedly lead to an influx of tourists. Fiji's Malolo Island offers a similar idyllic tropical getaway—without the crowds.
'The White Lotus' sparks tourism boom in Koh Samui
The combined value of all three exceeded 7 billion baht, Mr Ratchaporn said.This serves as a form of soft power showcasing Thailand's cultural appeal, he added. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (Syndigate.
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As the third season of The White Lotus drops on Max, the travel world is abuzz about the Thai properties featured in the show.
The best beaches on Koh Samui to live your best ‘The White Lotus’ life
Koh Samui has some of the best beaches in Thailand, which you should know by now if you watched The White Lotus season 3.
White Lotus season 3 boosts Koh Samui tourism by 88%
Koh Samui tourism surges with an 88% search spike and 44% booking rise after The White Lotus Season 3 announcement.
'White Lotus': Thailand's Koh Samui sees 12% spike in bookings
The popular HBO series The White Lotus has triggered a spike in worldwide interest in Thailand, especially the island of Koh Samui. Agoda, a leading online travel platform, reported a 12% rise in accommodation searches for the island after the show's season premiere.
Koh Samui enjoying a White Lotus boom
The third season of the HBO series The White Lotus has sparked an 88% increase in internet searches for Koh Samui and led to a 44% rise in hotel reservations on Thailand's second-largest island, say tourism executives.
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