11 Best Villas in Thailand, From Chiang Mai to Koh Samui | Condé Nast Traveler

"A 30-minute speedboat ride from Phuket to Ko Yao Yai brought me to a modern, ultra-private two-bedroom estate surrounded by swaying palms where turquoise ocean peeks into every room; both king bedrooms have floor-to-ceiling windows with ocean views and tiled bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers, the sleek timber kitchen enables seamless indoor-outdoor living beside a large infinity pool, and amenities include a badminton court, pétanque court, indoor pool table, and a full-time housekeeper who prepares breakfast, cleans daily, and arranges rentals and massages." - Katie Lockhart