Sitting on the secluded east coast of Koh Yao Noi, the charming and little-developed island between Krabi and Phuket, these 55 clean-lined rooms evoke a colonial style through wooden construction, high ceilings and rattan furniture. Low season rate: Until Oct 31, they’re halving the cost of all room categories, with prices starting at B4,300. Book the Robinson Crusoe Suite overlooking Phang Nga Bay for B8,600 (normally B13,600) or a Pool Villa for B7,500 (down from B10,800). 

The first beach club hotel on the serene stretch of Bang Niang Beach is named after the Vela constellation (Latin for the sails of a ship). The 181-room resort features a heavily geometric design courtesy of TROP: Terrains + Open Space, whose credits include Casa de la Flora, Botanica Khao Yai and Veranda Pattaya. Most rooms come with a bath or outdoor Jacuzzi, as well as a grand seven-foot bed. Low season rate: Thai residents can snag deals starting at B2,650/night for a stay of two consecutive nights through Oct 31. Book by the end of July for a bunch of bonus goodies, like free dinner set or massage, depending on room type. 

Located on the hillside at the southern end of Patong Beach, this new opening by Sofitel boasts clean lines with a luxurious tropical edge. The 150 guestrooms come decked out with rich local woods and natural stones, while three saltwater pools are split over different levels. Low season rate: From now through Dec 31, every direct booking (from B3,754) gets you complimentary breakfast, two beers and two soft drinks served in-room daily, and one 30-minute Thai massage. Book any suite for three consecutive nights and receive a set dinner for two at Sizzle Restaurant. 

The new homestay offers six types of compact-sized, eco-friendly accommodation. Each room is designed to reflect the owner’s love for a simple, natural way of life. The highlights are a treehouse for relaxing and an outdoor hot spring onsen by the lake that uses pure water from the mountains (B500/family between 5-9pm). You can grab the homestay’s bike and cycle to Ranong town center or take an excursion to Koh Phayam, the Andaman’s up-and-coming island. Low season rate: B1,900 for the mountain-view Smallville Room or B1,950 for the Eco Cabin. 

Sukhothai-Lanna architecture sees 54 rooms garnished with old-fashioned lanterns, colorful cushions contrasted with white-washed walls and four-poster beds. Touting eco-credentials, the resort uses solar panels to heat its water and a zero-chlorine system for the infinity pool. Their location is golden, too, right opposite the UNESCO-protected Sukhothai Historical Park. Low season rate: Book directly and save up to 35 percent. The superior room starts from B2,790/night, including breakfast and bike usage, available through Oct 31. 

Socialgiver (see page 4) has teamed up with Bangkok Airways to offer some cut-price deals. Log onto socialgiver.com to claim vouchers that get you round-trip deals like Bangkok to Samui for B4,500 (as opposed to the usual B10,000). Better yet, Bangkok to Chiang Rai goes down to B1,000, Lampang B1,050 and Sukhothai B900. Be quick, some destinations have already sold out. Of course, these deals won't be valid for travel over long weekends, and you can expect airport tax to be tacked on, but these prices do get you full service and luggage allowance. Oh, and 100 percent of what you pay goes towards the Love Wildlife charity.

Women can score some amazing flight deals thanks to Bangkok Airways’ latest collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand. That translates to single-leg flights from Bangkok to Chiang Mai,Chiang Rai, Lampang, Sukhothai, Trat, Krabi or Phuket going for as little as B1,290. Return flights are the same, with the exception of Sukhothai (B1,390) and Trat (B1,390). Book through Aug 31 at bit.ly/2tHpN3r for flights till the end of that month.

Thai Air Asia is always offering super-cheap flights every other week (if you spend enough time looking). Most recently, they've launched flights to the Maldives that start from as low as B3,790, begining this August. More details on www.airasia.com.

In addition to the newly added flights from Bangkok to Phuket and Chiang Mai, Thai Smile will also be running special promos to support ladies' domestic travels this August, in collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand. Check out the latest updates at www.thaismile.com.

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RAINY SEASON CHECK-LIST

 

Catch the sunset from Doi Thong and Doi Miang in Pai, Mae Hong Son. 

 

 

Watch the sea of mist rise over the iconic green field of cabbages on Khao Kho and Pu Tub Berg, Petchabun. 

 

 

Walk through the fields of dok kra jiew (Siamese Tulips) in Sai Thong National Park, Chaiyaphum. 

 

 

Swim in front of the 300-meter waterfall at Ti Lor Su, Tak.

 

 

Take part in organic farming and listen to the rain at Ban Rai I Arun, a design homestay in Ranong. www.fb.com/baanraiiarun

 

 

Go water-rafting in Saiyok River,Kanchanaburi.

 

 

Breathe in the freshest air in the country at Kiriwong, Nakhon Sri Thammarat.

 

 

Wake up on 500rai's floating raft on Ratchaprapa Dam, Surat Thani. www.500rai.com

Good for: Snorkeling near Bangkok

Good for: A private, no-frill island getaway alternative to Koh Samet

 

 

Good for: Kayaking in the most tranquil sea

 

Good for: A luxury hideaway with amazing sunsets

 

 

Good for: Spectacular views of the Gulf of Thailand