Setting a new bar in luxury across Asia, Baba Beach Club in Hua Hin oozes barefoot decadence for music lovers into extraordinary food and wine. Not a hotel for the shy at heart, this now iconic Beach Club is the swanning land for those into beachside never-ending parties, Armani sunglasses at breakfast, opulent accommodation and delicious self-indulgence 24/7.

A lavish seaside bohemian getaway, the resort reflects the current intrigue with the archetypal Chino Portuguese style of Phuket Town with the vivid candy colors of Shanghai Tang decorating the resort. Sitting on 200 meters of powdery white sand in Huan Hin, Baba Beach Club is only 20 minutes from the Phuket International Airport and a world away from reality.

From penthouse beach front villas to poolside suites with up to 5 bedrooms if you want to party with friends, the beach club is unashamedly chic giving you beachfront restaurants, a bar with DJs constantly playing, traditional spa treatments, private pools for skinny dipping and a fitness center if you must adhere to torturing your body.

Baba Beach Club can be an intimate escape for the romantics, a perpetual music feast for those with free spirits or a riotous family escape when the big kids can chill out, dad can play golf nearby and mum can hang out in the spa. Whilst for those that have to work, it is the ultimate conference destination.

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If you feel the need for some blissful sand-between-the-toes moments, a mellowing traditional Thai massage or delicate sipping of a mojito beside a lush swimming pool, then the Ritz Carlton Koh Samui should be on the top of the list for places to scamper to. A stunning resort of 175 suites and pool villas clinging to a cliff on the international acclaimed Koh Samui, it will leave you breathless in anticipation from the moment you book your indulgent stay.

A quick 45-minute flight from Bangkok will put you in the lap of luxury on Thailand's sun-drenched jewel where once fishermen and sea traders sheltered from storms. This same haven is now a special place where you can retreat from your busy world into one of pampered bliss, self-indulgence and decadent bare-foot opulence. If by some chance you can't escape without your screaming hordes, you can easily shuffle them off to the kid's program that will keep them in their own world of holiday fun, whilst you enjoy yours.

Cradled by oceanfront lulling night sounds, pampered throughout the days and with plenty of opportunities to go exploring the colourful local life of village markets, Buddha statues, golden temples and rustic beachfront restaurants, you will never want to take your feet out of the warm white sand.

The new 5 star Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit is having a soft opening after its Christmas week launch. It is offering special rates that will appeal not just to Hyatt members but to anyone looking for superior accommodation in the bustling capital of Bangkok where the boat filled canals of the Chao Phraya River hustle and the gigantic reclining Buddha of the Wat Pho Temple beckons.

Here you will find the superlative service and luxurious accommodation that is internationally recognised of any hotel under the Hyatt brand. It will be the 4th hotel for Hyatt in what is known as "The City of Angels". Located in the vibrant and commercial Nana district that is awash in remnants of its history and culture, Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit is a haven of peace and tranquillity with lush gardens and plenty of bar and dining venues to explore. A melding of modern Thailand with the golden age of Siam, it is contemporary, sleek and elegant with every modern and luxurious amenity that you could wish for.

A standout hotel in a city that is swamped with accommodation offerings, the Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit promises to be a hub for both leisure and business travellers.

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The New Thai Hotels and Resorts Master List is out now! This is the 6th annual Master List and fast becoming the Go-To list for people both inside the industry and those who simply love luxury hotels and resorts.

With over 30 projects in various stages in the production pipeline and scheduled opening dates going all the way to 2022, it is a must read. As always I will be adding to the list and updating it throughout the year as new information comes in.