Nestling among tall trees and surrounded by exotic tropical gardens, rice paddies and plantations, stands — a holiday villa in the Thai style. With high roofs finished in terracotta tiles, a raised wooden deck, an access staircase made of reclaimed hardwood house pillars and antique entrance doors, this villa proclaims its Thainess from the outset. The villa hugs the central deck, where the private swimming pool drops over an infinity edge to the trees beyond. Through this deck rises a highly fragrant champaca tree, its elongated white flowers perfuming the night air.