Travel Home With This Acclaimed Philly Chef Through Thailand

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About Your Hotels

Four Seasons Bangkok (4 nights)

The five-star Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok is a luxury riverside urban resort in the heart of Bangkok. The hotel, ranked in the top three of The World’s 50 Best Hotels List, offers breathtaking views of the Chao Phraya River and the city skyline from its outdoor pools, award-winning creative cuisine from multiple on-site dining options, and access to a world-class spa and fitness center. The property blends contemporary elegance with Thai cultural elements, providing a serene oasis in the center of the bustling city. Each room features opulent decor, modern amenities, and personalized service.

Kachong Hills Tented Resort (3 Nights)

Located amid the beautiful green hills of Trang in southern Thailand, Kachong Hills Tented Resort provides the perfect combination of tranquility and luxury. Spacious safari tents offer modern amenities, stylish furnishings, and tasteful decor in a beautiful setting. The property features an on-site restaurant, outdoor pool, bar, spa, and gardens.

Cape Kudu (2 nights)

Cape Kudu is a luxury boutique beach resort in the quiet fishing village of Koh Yao Noi in southern Thailand. Elegant rooms are designed with contemporary Thai decor and equipped with modern amenities. The property boasts an infinity pool with magnificent ocean and island views, a full-service spa, and complimentary bicycles. Dining options include the Hornbill Restaurant, serving local and international cuisine; the Long Island Bar; and a reading room with complimentary refreshments.

About Your Expert Guide

Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon is a James Beard Foundation Award–winning chef and restaurateur and the author of Kalaya’s Southern Thai Kitchen, debuting November 5, 2024. A flight attendant from Trang, Thailand, Nok entered her second act at age 50 by opening Kalaya, one of the country’s highest-regarded Thai restaurants, named after Nok’s mother (the restaurant was featured in Bon Appétit’s April 2024 Travel Issue). Opened in April 2019 as a small BYOB in South Philadelphia, Kalaya was named one of Esquire’s and Food & Wine’s “Best New Restaurants” and was a James Beard Foundation Award nominee for “Best New Restaurant” in 2020. In November 2022, Kalaya relocated to Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood with a larger footprint and bar program. Nok’s incomparable impeccable style has been featured in New York and Philadelphia Style magazines; she was also named one of the “Most Influential Philadelphians” by Philadelphia magazine. In 2022, Nok attended the “Chef Bootcamp for Policy and Change” hosted by the James Beard Foundation.