With MGallery Resort hotels in Bangkok, Hua Hin and Chiang Mai, the latest addition is the Veranda Resort Pattaya. Following through with its statement that "each hotel becomes the setting for a unique and original experience", Veranda Resort Pattaya will not disappoint.    

With its soothing spa, diamond sparkling swimming pool, the hovering deck of its restaurant "The Deck", to the exclusive beach front position perched on an unspoiled stretch of Pattaya Beach moments away from the tourist invaded township, this is one resort that will take your breath away from the moment you check-in. Sizzling sunsets appear on the horizon as you sip your well-earned aperitif, whether it was a day exploring the local culture and charm, chilling out by the swimming pool, lazing in the endless blue ocean to bashing the body in the gym.

There are only 145 divine guest rooms of different configurations. All have clean lines of trendy style that relax and soothe from the moment you step inside your own heavenly haven in one of Thailand's premier vacation destinations.

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The Santiburi Beach Resort & Spa on the northern coastline of Koh Samui is a luxurious island property hidden away on a crescent shaped cove fringed with palm trees, golden squeaky clean sand and calm sparkling azure water. This is where you can indulge all of your fantasies, whether as a couple or a family seeking some time out.

Having one of only 28 spas in Thailand stamped with the Green Spa Concept, it is the perfect venue to indulge in a bit of "me" time. You can pack the kids off to the dedicated kids' center and send your partner scampering off to play golf, whilst you relish in having a Turkish or Thai massage or one of the many Ayurvedic wellness treatments. With activities on hand to suit any age bracket and whatever happens to turn you on, from paddling kayaks, learning Muay Thai to working out in the gym, or heaven forbid, just lazing on the beach in a complete worn out stupor, you can do it.

The guest villas and suites are luscious to say the least, especially after having a US$20 million celebratory 25th Anniversary makeover. The Santiburi Beach Resort & Spa compliments its stunning amenities with perfect guest service and the added bonus of all the staff speaking English means there are no "lost in translation" moments.

Opened earlier this year, The Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa is the ultimate holiday escape for romantics, family groups, friends or for that necessary business retreat. Sitting amidst tropical landscaped gardens that flow onto a white sand beach, it is a true Thai experience of open-air lounges; swish restaurants and stunning guest rooms and suites.

Centrally located in Hua Hin on 3.5 hectares, the in-house Spa, "Mandara" will leave you swooning and weak at the knees after an indulgent 4 hour "Body Symphony" treatment. The dedicated kids' club complete with tree house and their own swimming pool with water slides will have you thanking Buddha for such a respite, whilst the Fitness Center will leave the gym junkies smiling.

With 322 elegant rooms and suites of different configurations to choose from, they all come complete with either balconies or terraces to enjoy the sea breeze, high-speed Internet, wall-mounted LCD flat screen TVs with international satellite channels, electronic in-room safes, coffee and tea making facilities and a mini-bar at your disposal.

Take note that the Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa is one of the new breed of smoke free hotels, so don't go trying to hide your butts anywhere.

A member of the Design Hotels group, the iconic Indigo Pearl Resort sitting at Nai Yang Beach has been re-branded as "The Slate", in a salute to the area's tin mining heritage.

Design Hotels have been giving its patrons superlative hospitality services at 280 small boutique and luxury hotels that are independently owned in over 50 countries. The Slate Resort, designed by award-winning architect Bill Bensley, will remain under the operation of the "No-Ranong" Family. One of the finest hotels in Phuket, The Slate will maintain its reputation for fantastic client service of indulging in local customs, heritage and cuisine whilst creating an edge of curiosity.  A mere 10 minutes from Phuket International Airport, the vast grounds of the resort back onto the beach, a true tropical oasis.

The award winning property boats 8 restaurants and bars, 3 outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, kids club, a private beach club and the indulgent tree-house style treatment enclave known as "The Nest" at the COQOON Spa for those indulgent moments of bliss.  Its soaring teak beamed ceilings showcase bejeweled pillars where brilliant blue plush furnishings are set off by burnished metallic art pieces dotted throughout the hotel with expanses of polished wooden floors. 

The 2016 New Thai Hotels and Resorts Master List is out now! This is the 4th 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 2018, 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.