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The Secret World War II History of Koh Samui, the New Setting for 'The White Lotus'
As tourists explore the Thai island of Koh Samui, the key setting for the latest ... military and Britain’s Royal Air Force ...
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I lived on Thailand’s ‘White Lotus’ island – here’s what the show gets right (and wrong)
The show, culminating with the season finale on April 6, has inspired an uptick in travellers interested in visiting the island this year – but how accurately does it portray life on Koh Samui?
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I moved to Thailand to escape burnout. Now, I run a successful business on the island where 'The White Lotus' was filmed.
Anna Miroshina, 40, moved from Russia to Koh Samui, Thailand, more than a decade ago. She started working at a friend's bar and now owns her own real estate agency. She considers the island home ...
Irish Sun18d
I ditched the UK for Thailand’s gorgeous Koh Samui island where White Lotus was filmed – my accommodation is FREE
WHILE fans have been divided on the latest season of The White Lotus, there is one thing most viewers have agreed on. Everyone wants to visit the stunning Thai island where the hit HBO show was ...
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I never felt at home — until we moved to the Thai island featured in 'White Lotus'
Originally drawn to Thailand by Muay Thai, he later moved to Koh Samui with his wife to raise a family. Now 60, with two grown kids, Beale credits the island for giving him a life he doesn't need ...