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The Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui has found itself in the spotlight as the star location for the third season of the HBO series "The White Lotus." Mike White, the series' creator, quickly chose the 43-acre resort for its picturesque views and the Gulf of Thailand backdrop. "Arriving to the resort, you're standing on top of a peak and you can see 43 acres of lush land [and] the Gulf of Thailand, and it's just beautiful overall," noted the resort's general manager, Jasjit Assi.
Assi, who has worked with Four Seasons for 18 years, describes the TV series' portrayal of general managers as fictionalized. He views the show as a satire meant for entertainment. "Look," Assi said, "'White Lotus' is meant to entertain. There is a bit of exaggeration. It's a satire; it's a fictional drama series." However, he insists, "the beauty of the resort and the exceptional Thai hospitality you see throughout the season" are authentic aspects.
When the resort was selected by White, he stayed as a guest and collaborated with Assi and his crew to scout filming locations. The resort closed to the public for the 2024 filming but remained fully operational for the cast. Assi remarked, "In reality, it was like running a proper resort every day," even during the shoot, where the crew adhered to a wild filming schedule.
