Casa de la Flora (Khaolak Beach, Phang Nga, 076-428-999, 02-679-8025, www.casadelaflora.com), a beachfront resort with cutting-edge design courtesy of VasLAB Studio, is rolling out a special introductory promotion which allows you to stay at a pool villa from B12,000 a night with breakfast and free minibar. And the rainy season makes for an even better deal: it’s two nights for the price of one until Oct 31. The hotel is listed with Design Hotels, a group that represents aesthetically bold hotels worldwide.