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LEFT: A gilded mosaic tiled wall heralds an equally gilded arched entrance to the spa area in the Villa Siam created out of an ancient Thai bell RIGHT: An artwork of lily
pads decorates the ceiling and walls of the bedroom suite in the Villa Siam

The Villa Siam is designed by Eggarat Wongcharit whose work

I wanted to create another world of shadows and mystery, with a
hint of traditional European styling, something reminiscent of Berlin

Thai fantasy but the villa feels relaxed and authentic, with its beds
and sofas suspended from the ceiling by wicker bamboo and the

In contrast again, the Villa Bianca features designs by Spanish

within an ancient Thai bell, with Buddhist teachings inscribed in the
gilt walls.
In complete contrast, just a few metres away, is a suite by one of
and h