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Where to Spend Valentine’s Weekend in Thailand

Whether it’s a marriage proposal, a special anniversary, or simply an excuse to escape together, Valentine’s weekend is the perfect time to slow down and reconnect. Thailand, with its blend of tropical landscapes, luxury resorts, and exceptional dining, offers countless settings for a memorable romantic break. From island beaches and dramatic coastlines to vibrant cities and mountain backdrops, each destination brings its own take on romance.

Below is a curated selection of resorts and dining experiences across Thailand offering special Valentine’s programmes, ideal for couples looking to spend a weekend defined by atmosphere, indulgence, and time well spent together. 

Sensual Sensations at Koh Samui


Tropical beaches ooze romance, and nowhere more so than Koh Samui where long languid days on sunny white-sand beaches under the palm trees can be complemented with delicious dining and sunsets each evening. Banyan Tree Samui provides amorous ambience and a sensual setting for the perfect weekend of romance this Valentine’s Day. The tranquil beachfront resort has announced a special program of superb dining options for couples on February 14, starting early afternoon with a strawberry-themed “Love You High Tea” at the lobby lounge, perched photogenically above the beach and with spectacular vistas of the sea. For a delightful evening meal for two, guests can choose from a 6-course dinner at Beachside Restaurant, replete with moonlight and sea breezes, or a sophisticated 6-course Thai set menu at the award-winning Saffron, which was recently listed in the MICHELIN Guide. Or for something truly spectacular, a limited number of candlelit beach canopies will host couples for a “Be My Valentine” 6-course “Destination Dining” meal including Moet & Chandon champagne, quail’s eggs, grilled scallops, truffle ravioli and lobster.

An Evening of Love in Krabi


Beginning around sunset on February 14th, four fortunate couples will dine in private cabanas on Banyan Tree Krabis beachfront lawn where an intimate candlelit dinner will be served while the sun disappears behind the horizon on the sparkling Andaman Sea. The special 5-course Valentine’s dinner – limited to four bookings only, is part of An Evening of Love 2026 promotion, which also includes a Valentine’s Afternoon Tea Set at Bird’s Nest, Banyan Tree Krabi’s popular dining pods set among the trees, which command magnificent vistas across the sea and are accessible by electric funicular. The afternoon tea offer is available to guests and visitors any time between February 8 – 15, 2026.

Spanish Tapas Backdropped by Bangkok’s Skyline


LUZ Bangkok Tapas Bar, which commands INNSiDE By Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit’s two uppermost floors, the 33rd and 34thlevels, with panoramic views of the Bangkok skyline, will offer couples a romantic four-course tapas menu on February 14. Offered across two seatings from 5-8 PM and 8.30 PM until late, the menu begins with fresh oysters, pineapple chutney and Basque chili, followed by Wagyu tenderloin tartar with brown anchovies, Spanish pickles and duck egg yolk. The main course is sea bream cooked in olive oil with yellow chili sauce and baby vegetables. Chocolate coulant, Basque cheesecake, vanilla ice-cream and tempura strawberry end the dinner on a sweet note.

Four Courses of Love in Chiang Mai

Meliá Chiang Mai’s signature restaurant Mai Restaurant and Bar on the 21st floor will serve a romantic four-course set dinner accompanied with spectacular views of Chiang Mai on February 14, 2026, to mark Valentine’s Day. Served from 6-11pm, the ‘Four Courses of Love’ menu begins with a trio of delicacies called “Love’s Samplers”, comprising fragrant crabmeat salad on rice puff, meing betel leaf wrapped caramelised pork, and dried catfish stuffed in red onion. Following the chicken consomme with tomato, egg royales and golden leaves, the main dish is a choice between slow-cooked Angus beef with bearnaise sauce or baked salmon fillet with wasabi foam. The dinner is rounded off with heart-shaped petit fours.