The White Lotus Season 3 Premieres with a Luxurious Thai Setting
The highly anticipated third season of HBO’s The White Lotus premiered on February 16, 2025, marking the return of the darkly satirical series after a two-year hiatus. Set in Thailand, the new season shifts its focus to a wellness retreat, continuing the show’s tradition of exploring the lives of wealthy tourists and the staff who serve them. The season features an ensemble cast, including Walton Goggins, Carrie Coon, Parker Posey, and Natasha Rothwell, who reprises her role as Belinda, the spa manager from Season 1.
Filmed primarily at the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, the season also utilized other luxurious locations such as the Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas and Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort. The show’s executive producer, Mark Kamine, revealed that the team aimed to balance practicality and visual appeal when selecting the filming locations, ultimately choosing Thailand over other contenders like Japan and the Philippines. The series’ success has already sparked a surge in tourism interest, with booking platforms reporting increased searches for Thai destinations and hotels featured in the show.
Season 3 consists of eight episodes, the longest season to date, with new episodes airing weekly on HBO and streaming on Max. The anthology series, created by Mike White, continues to blend dark humor, social commentary, and mystery, teasing another murderous outcome from the very first episode. As the show explores themes of wealth, privilege, and personal turmoil, it remains a cultural phenomenon, influencing both television and travel trends. With Season 4 already confirmed, fans can expect more intrigue and luxurious settings in the future.
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