The White Lotus effect has thrown the spotlight on Phuket and Koh Samui, but with hotel operators hiking up their prices to capitalise on the popularity of the Netflix series, now is the time to offer alternative options in Thailand to clients, especially those looking to avoid the White Lotus Instagrammers.
Krabi’s Koh Lanta is a sideways step off the beaten track but will not take clients out of their comfort zone. And thanks to Charintip Tiyaphorn, owner of Pimalai Resort & Spa, they can be assured this is one area of Thailand where islanders are directly benefitting from tourism.
