Thailand’s top getaways this August

Aquaria Restaurant, tucked inside the Spice Garden compound in Chiang Mai's old city, is running ‘When the Rain Falls’ through August, a Mediterranean-inspired four-course menu built around the mood of rainy season. Chef Phubase explores mountain flavours and the deep green of Chiang Mai in the wet months, channelled through comfort dishes like homemade pastas, cured meats and top-quality seafood – all with a twist. Each course comes paired with its own cocktail or mocktail, tuned to match what's on the plate.

B1,200 per person, includes a 4-course menu with cocktail and mocktail pairings. Aquaria Restaurant, Spice Garden, 17 Moonmuang Rd Lane 5. Tuesday-Sunday, 3pm-11pm. August only

Hyatt Regency Hua Hin sits on a long stretch of beach just a few hours' drive from Bangkok – perfect for a quick getaway from the big city. Between the interconnecting pools, garden walks and complimentary Tai Chi and yoga, there's little reason to leave the property before you want to. On property dining doesn’t disappoint – Figs covers Thai and Italian, You & Mee keeps it casual and alfresco and Fountain Bar handles the evening cocktails. When you do decide to venture out, Hua Hin's Cicada and Tamarind markets are close by, along with the town's historic railway station – one of the oldest and most beautiful in Thailand.

Hyatt Regency Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan

JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa is running its ‘Family by JW Staycation’ package through the end of October, built around Mai Khao Beach and a slew of activities aimed squarely at kids. Between the Kids' Club, daily Game Zone sessions, complimentary ice cream and guided visits to the resort's JW Garden, there's a full day of programming before anyone even touches the beach. The standout is a turtle shelter on-site, open daily except Sundays, Mondays and public holidays, where families can learn about the property’s marine conservation efforts first-hand.

Direct booking via Marriott.com. JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa, Mai Khao Beach. Through October 31

V Villas Hua Hin – MGallery Collection is partnering with Monsoon Valley Vineyard on two experiences this August. First is a ‘Wine Tasting Evening’ at Akoya Beach Lounge – five wines from the vineyard paired with Thai bites against a stunning sunset view of Hua Hin Beach.

The bigger draw is ‘A Mother's Day Vineyard Escape’, a two-night pool villa retreat with an evening at the vineyard itself – a picnic-style dinner with sparkling rosé, a 14-piece orchestra under the stars and an outdoor screening of Kui Buri - Thailand's Hidden Eden. The villa stay adds daily breakfast, 24-hour butler service and late checkout until 4pm.

August 8. V Villas Hua Hin, Hua Hin Wine Tasting Evening. B900 per person. 6.30pm-9.30pm. 20 percent off return visit to Akoya or Villazzo Ocean House. 

August 11-13 or 12-14. 2-day Vineyard Escape. From B45,980 per couple. includes 15 percent off spa treatments.

Akoya Star Lounge at V Villas Phuket – MGallery Collection is hosting a two-night guest shift with Chiang Mai's Demon's Murmur and Noir Counter, bringing head mixologists Lee Thanat Pinthong and Too Thanbodee Watthanasiri together with the lounge's own Parm Kongpop Tanthawisut. The lounge rests high above Ao Yon Bay, its water usually dotted with sail boats, and under the theme ‘Counter & Culture – A Meeting of Flavor and Stars’, the three build a limited-edition menu around each bar's own identity against the stunning view.

August 29-30. Akoya Star Lounge, V Villas Phuket – MGallery Collection, Ao Yon Bay. 6pm-9pm