» Hit HBO series The White Lotus will be filmed in Thailand

The land of purple orchids will host “The White Lotus” as HBO has chosen Thailand as the setting for the 3rd season of its hit series. A black comedy set in luxury resorts, the producer of the series recently visited the Kingdom to scope out locations, according to Variety and other entertainment industry publications.

“The 1st season kind of highlighted money, and then the 2nd season is intimacy. I think the 3rd season would be maybe a satirical look at death and Eastern spirituality,” said Mike White, who produces, writes and directs the limited series. “It feels like it could be a rich tapestry to do another round at White…