Khao Yai has welcomed yet another stylish resort, Botanica Khao Yai (044-001-111, www.botanicakhaoyai.com). Located 3km from Khao Yai National Park, the resort boasts 116 contemporary rooms, panoramic views of Khao Yai, an onsen spa, two swimming pools, a BBQ pit, a library lounge and a jogging track. Weekend rates are B4,999 for a 49-sq-meter studio, B6,099 for a studio with a plunge pool, up to B23,999 for a 118-139-sq-meter two-bedroom Panorama Suite. 

Looking for luxurious accommodation that offers more than just nice rooms? Try the new Club InterContinental launched by InterContinental Hua Hin Resort (032-616-999, www.huahin.intercontinental.com), which grants access to the club lounge, where you can enjoy breakfast, afternoon tea and free-flow evening cocktails, wines, spirits and canapes from 5:30-7pm. Other benefits include a yoga or Thai boxing class, butler service and choice of bathing experience. Rates for the club are an additional B2,000 per person or B2,500 for two people to your room rates, which start from B8,100 (through October).