Thailand's coastline stretches for 3,219 kilometers, and the Thai islands we are familiar with are mainly distributed in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, like Phuket and Koh Samui have long become the "back garden of the Chinese people".
Some of the niche islands are pristine and pristine, and if you want to experience a "Robinsonian slow time", Ko Kood, hidden in the easternmost part of Thailand's border, across the sea from Cambodia, is the perfect choice.
Koh Koo is the fourth largest island in Thailand, although large, but the least permanent population island in Thailand, belongs to the Thai National Marine Reserve, like uncarved jade, greatly retains the original style of the island, so it is also known as "Thailand's last pure paradise".
The scenery is unique, with 4-star beaches awarded by the Thai government, 70% rainforest, spectacular freshwater waterfalls, traditional fishing villages, and the blue waters that fall in love at first sight.
The Huffington Post, the "largest newspaper on the Internet" in the United States, once listed the 10 most romantic places in the world, Koh Koo is one of them, and it is also the only island in Thailand that was selected that year. The Soneva Kiri Hotel is the most romantic place on Koo Island.
Koh Koo is the farthest island from mainland Thailand, and since its opening in 2009, Soneva Kiri has become a reason for many ecotourism enthusiasts to visit the island to get close to nature and leave a precious and unforgettable holiday experience!
When you arrive in Bangkok, Soneva Kiri Private Jet will be waiting at the airport with a single seat of up to 8 people, and as you fly down, you'll see increasingly blue waters and lush mountain forests.
After a comfortable flight of about 90 minutes, arrive at Koo Island near the small island airport road, and then take a 5-minute speedboat directly to the hotel.
The entire hotel is built on a hillside, pristine and quaint, with natural aged gray and tropical green as the main colors, the wooden structure, bamboo house, coconut shell and natural stone decorations are all taken from local materials, there is no trace of artificial, and the design is integrated with the surrounding environment, bringing you a jungle experience back to basics.
"No News, No Shoes" is the philosophy that Soneva has always advocated, do not wear shoes, do not read the news, and concentrate on the gifts of nature. Step on unpainted wooden planks and walk down the steps of tropical plants for a completely relaxing barefoot luxury.
The resort covers a total of 150 acres and has 34 private villas, ranging from one to six bedrooms, to meet the needs of couples, family getaways or gatherings of friends.
Whether it's a beach, deep into the mountains or cliff-top villas with stunning views, each features a private pool, spacious indoor and outdoor living spaces and turquoise gardens.
Each villa offers a buggy or bicycle, allowing you to explore the hotel's winding forest trails, and a Barefoot Butler is available 24 hours a day all year round to provide personalised service.
Each villa is designed in a log style, replacing teak with fast-growing bamboo and eucalyptus, which can also be found everywhere in the plantation.
The bedroom is simply decorated but exudes a sense of understated luxury, the leather suitcase at the end of the bed hides the mystery, and the first layer of splints contains a TV, but the program content is limited, after all, I hope you can enjoy nature.
Bay View Pool Villa Suite, room area is 464㎡. Enjoy incredible views from the highest point, enjoy stunning views from your refreshing private pool, and sleep in your villa with the sound of the rainforest wind.
Sunset Sea View Pool Villa, room area is 482㎡. Located between the jungle, the villa offers privacy and panoramic views of the Gulf of Thailand from the master bedroom, a terrace, private pool, master bedroom suite and open-air spa area that extends into the jungle.
Beach pool villa, room area is 403㎡. Stroll among pools, meadows and beaches, and wake up to the sound of waves crashing on the shore. Surrounding the private pool and beachfront gardens, sun mats are available for sunbathing and a luxurious master bedroom facing the sea.
Villas above the 3 bedrooms also have their own private pool slides that slide directly from the room to the pool, so adults and children will have fun!
Tucked away in Koh Koo's pristine rainforest, Soneva Kiri SPA is an idyllic place full of traditional Thai charm.
Soneva Kiri SPA has eight treatment rooms and four with private steam rooms. The yoga studio includes aerial yoga equipment where you can experience free yoga, Pilates, tai chi or guided meditation classes.
There are also two consultation rooms, a swimming pool, a spa room with three treatment cubicles and a gym. Men's and women's relaxation areas include a steam room and an infrared sauna. Outside is a tranquil organic spa garden with four stone beds and a bamboo mist bath.
The hotel has a number of restaurants to choose from, the most famous is Treepod Dining, which is a great place to have afternoon tea or watch the sunset, but because it is so popular, remember to make a reservation in advance.
The treetop restaurant uses a thick tree with a diameter of tens of meters as a base, and then the restaurant is suspended and fixed on the tree, like a fairy tale world, beautiful and free, fully integrated into nature and enjoy nature, safe and comfortable.
You can sit comfortably and lazily in the rattan seats, and as the restaurant slowly rises, the coastline of Koh Koo will be fully displayed before your eyes. Gentle waves rippling, sea breezes, food and wine, it's as if the whole world is yours.
As if they were masterful of skill, the flight attendants skillfully serve dishes with one hand, gliding by steel cables, and quickly fly from the small platform on the mountainside to the table, serving delicious food, magic and surprise.
The meal is mainly Western-style with seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as Thai delicacies, such as spicy tom yum gong, refreshing papaya salad, light and appetizing spring rolls and Thai curry prawns.
As the sun sets over Koh Koo, head to The View Seaview Restaurant at the corner of the cliff. The restaurant blends fresh ingredients with international flavours, using locally produced and organic ingredients, and promotes a return to tradition of chewing and swallowing.
What's more, you can take a boat ride to the mangrove forest surrounded by Klong Yai Kee waterfall and step into a classic Thai stilt house, Benz Restaurant.
As a promoter of slow food, all ingredients at Benz Restaurant are produced in Koh Koo or the neighboring Koh Chang Island, striving for the freshest and most original taste.
On Soneva kiri's North Beach, with its white and soft white sand and crystal blue waters rivaling the Maldivian waters, a private chef is on hand to deliver an exquisite made-to-order dinner using the freshest ingredients.
Dessert control should love the afternoon tea here, where you can enjoy 60 flavors of homemade smoothies and ice cream at So Chilled. The So Chocoholic has mousse, biscuits, drinks, lollipops and waffles made from 95% pure cocoa.
Soneva Kiri is said to be the most popular among Chinese tourists of all Soneva's resorts, with many families bringing their children back as repeat guests.
There is The Den, a super popular children's club, which looks like a giant manta fish hovering over the forest, and is almost entirely made of wood and mortise and tenon structure, ensuring natural beauty while protecting the safety of children.
From the entrance of the drawbridge stairs to the interior, you will find that the interior is not inferior to the uniqueness of the exterior.
The openwork egg-shaped game cabin woven of bamboo hangs in mid-air like a spaceship cabin, and there is a slide that slides directly from the game room to the outdoor valley.
The central space is divided into different areas, creating four "activity rooms" in the open space: the art hall, the concert hall, the costume hall and the library, all of which have professional tutors to teach children.
The raised floor has windows that allow children to peer down into the forest floor. There is no air conditioning, but fans and natural ventilation for cooling.
Astronomy enthusiasts can also climb to The Observatory, the largest private observatory in Asia, with breathtaking views of the endless expanse of stars. The service staff adjusts the position of the telescope for you, and the shining stars in the sky seem to be close at hand.
The evening program is a trip to the Cinema Paradiso to watch a classic old movie under the stars.
Enjoy a classic movie from your lounge chair while sipping on a carefully crafted cocktail and hot butter popcorn.
The hotel offers a wealth of outdoor experiences where you can explore the truly unspoilt Koh Koo with a guided tour and hike through the island's lush rainforest.
Or sail through pristine mangroves as the sun sets and breathe freely in the natural oxygen bar.
Amazingly, there is also a freshwater waterfall on the island, where you can play with crystal clear water.
Koo and the surrounding waters are deserted and the waters are blue and pure, so take a diving trip and explore this wonderful marine world in the company of professional instructors. Colorful coral reefs, small fish roaming freely, and the instructor will grab a handful of fish food to let the little fish get close to you.
The Peninsula Bangkok, Bangkok's oldest luxury hotel, is a magnificent 39-storey building on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River.
The 100% panoramic river view rooms and close proximity to shopping and sightseeing centers make many people choose The Peninsula when they come to Bangkok.
Today, The Peninsula is also the only hotel in Bangkok with a helipad, and it is rumored that Tony Leung's stay on The Peninsula every time he comes to Bangkok is to seamlessly connect from the airport to the hotel's rooftop.
In addition to helicopters and luxury fleets of Rolls-Royce, the peninsula is even more ingenious, with the old Rice Barge decorating the Chao Phraya River, where Thai-inspired river "yachts" take you to glittering temples on the other side or crowded restaurants on both sides of the river!
Tucked away in the Royal Dusit district on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, The Siam is probably Bangkok's most secluded and coveted small luxury hotel.
With just 39 rooms and 4 traditional teak villas, this private collection of antiques and unique design tells the story of a Siamese era full of wonder and adventure, and in a short time it has become one of the favorite Thai boutique hotels of the world's celebrities.
Designed by top landscaping master Bill Bensley, the hotel is modeled on the magnificent architecture of King Rama V, blending Thai tradition, colonial and Chinese style of fashion, presenting a simple yet modern multiple looks, revealing the interweaving of era and region.
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