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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.

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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.

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Watch ‘The White Lotus.’ Book trip. Repeat.

The HBO show drove Americans to Sicily. Thailand is preparing for its turn. At the Four Seasons Koh Samui, Jasjit “JJ” Assi ...

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Thailand’s best islands, ranked and rated

Thailand is expected to welcome a record-breaking 40 million visitors in 2025, many of whom will be drawn to the country’s ...

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