Thailand luxury holidays: Don’t let White Lotus fever scare you, they’re cheaper than you think

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Luxury in Thailand might be rich in culture but it’s a lot more affordable than you would think – with price tags up to 50 per cent less than their European and North American counterparts. The Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas come with the highest of top-tier service at Thailand’s classiest chain, starting at £300 per night for idyllic sea views, or for something more boho but equally as serene, check out yoga resort Baan Ta Lay on Koh Tao, where £70 a night gets you gorgeous rooms or glamping tents. Luxury in the city open image in gallery High-life: Bold rooms at The Standard in Bangkok come at surprisingly good prices Bangkok is, if you’d believe it, one of the most well-priced stops in Thailand for luxurious stays and fine dining, with five-star rooms easily found for between £100-£200 per night, perhaps due to the density and availability of all of the above in the capital. Luxury in the mountains open image in gallery An elephant in the early morning fog at the Anantara Golden Triangle resort For a holiday that feels like you’ve stepped into a David Attenborough television series, look no further than the Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp and Resort.