A crisp white contemporary villa on a former coconut plantation along quiet Lipa Noi beach — six pavilion bedrooms, a 20-metre infinity-edge pool with an underwater window onto a sunken library, a beachside treehouse and an outdoor cinema under the stars.

Suriya means 'sunshine' in Thai, and this absolute-beachfront villa lives up to it — set on a former coconut plantation along Lipa Noi, regarded as Samui's most unspoilt and best swimming beach, with a sun-kissed stretch of sand, swaying palms and spectacular sunsets over the Ang Thong Marine Park and Five Islands. Almost entirely white and offset with vibrant colour accents, it reads as a stylish, contemporary retreat across a series of pavilions. The villa's signature is a 20-metre infinity-edge pool whose underwater views can be enjoyed from a sunken library lined with books and board games — one of many quiet corners alongside a mezzanine lounge with a sunset bar and pool table, a spa room, a gym-and-games annex, and a beachside treehouse for shaded massages. Evenings turn to the outdoor cinema by the sand, with the sound of the waves rolling in behind your film. Six en-suite bedrooms, each uniquely designed and inspired by the sea, host up to twelve guests; three open directly onto the pool deck and the spacious master enjoys a large bathtub and a garden that leads to the beach. Complimentary watersports and volleyball equipment, a beach-facing lawn and a celebrated wedding setting round out the estate, fully staffed with a villa manager, private chef and housekeeping.