HEALING SANCTUARIES

Discover Thailand's most luxurious rehabilitation and detox centres, where world-class care meets unmatched natural settings to create ideal havens for healing and restarting your life.

- MIKA APICHATSAKOL

Next month, many will be tuning into a little HBO show called The White Lotus, eager to see Thailand portrayed on the screen of this black comedy with its cult-following. On the selection of Thailand as the location for the highly anticipated third season of the show, the crew behind this award-winning series have frequently alluded to the international fascination with Thailand as an attractive destination for physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing.

It's no secret that this country has it all – natural beauty, a warm climate, ancient therapies, a vibrant cuisine with amazing ingredients, and a heritage of not only spirituality but also world-class hospitality. So, when it comes to the need for healing of the more serious and intensive kind, where better to take the plunge than in this tropical paradise?

With its reputation for excellence in wellness tourism, it's only natural that Thailand is also home to some of the most elite rehabilitation centres in the world – preferred retreats for celebrities and other high-profile clients seeking to detox and reset away from prying eyes. Offering discreet, high-end care in one-of-a-kind settings, these facilities combine clinical expertise with holistic therapies, catering to those seeking recovery with comfort, privacy, and unparalleled service.

From the mountainous north to the southern islands with their healing sea breezes, the following sanctuaries have been regarded as the best of the best for turning lives around.

THE CABIN CHIANG MAI