‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 Showcases Thailand’s Luxury Resorts and Eastern Themes

HBO's Emmy-winning series returns with a new cast, intricate location scouting, and a cultural exploration of East meets West.

Season 3 of HBO's 'The White Lotus' is set in Thailand and explores themes of Eastern philosophy and religion in contrast to Western culture.
Filming took place across multiple luxury resorts, including the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, Rosewood Hotel Phuket, and Anantara Bophut Koh Samui, with scenes blended to create a seamless fictional hotel.
The production faced challenges such as tourists filming sensitive scenes and the need to adapt to Thailand's natural environment, including local wildlife and sounds.
The series' filming locations have historically driven significant tourism increases, a phenomenon dubbed 'The White Lotus Effect,' which is expected to continue with the Thai setting.
Season 3 features a new ensemble cast, including Walton Goggins, Jason Isaacs, Carrie Coon, and Patrick Schwarzenegger, with episodes airing Sundays on HBO and Max.