After closing for major renovations six months ago, Thailand’s Chiva-Som has officially reopened with a fresh new look. 

Along with a complete overhaul of the Thai Pavilions, Orchid Lounge, library, fitness centre and Niranlada Medi-Spa, the new look has been developed with sustainable materials, including teak, silk and bamboo. Undeniably modern but still retaining a strong sense of Thai influence, the spaces are open, bright and spacious, projecting a tranquil serenity throughout the resort. Other welcome additions include a dance and pilates studio, open juice bar and makeup room.

An entirely new space named the ‘Thai Pavilion Suite’ takes luxurious to a new level, featuring an outdoor pantry and a private glass-walled sala within the tranquil gardens, where up to six guests can eat, meditate or just relax.

With a major focus on wellness experiences, the resort has added a specialist golf retreat. Suitable for players of all levels, the program will provide expertise in areas such as golf fitness training and golf biomechanics. From the greens to grooming, the retreat boasts ‘essential’ treatments post-game, from muscle recovery through to skincare. If you’ve been looking for a place that can fine-tune your backswing and give a killer back rub, this would be it.

Moving on to the best part (the food), the revitalised Emerald Room is a bright, airy space to enjoy on-site meals at any time of day. Chiva-Som will also excitedly welcome their first guest chef, Keisuke Matsushima, an award-winning chef renowned for French-Japanese fusion dishes with a wellness slant. Guests will also have the chance to enjoy a cooking class with the lauded culinary master, learning all the tricks of the trade from the very best. Chef Matsushima’s residency will take place from the 8th to the 11th December.

Chiva-Som’s renovations and additions are quickly marking it as a world-class leader in physical, spiritual and mental wellbeing. Delivering on its promise to help make guests a better version of themselves, you’re guaranteed to conclude your stay with a newfound sense of personal growth and wellness.