In 1993, our founder, Thai businessman and politician Boonchu Rojanastien demolished his beach house in the Thai resort of Hua Hin to build a weekend retreat from the fast pace of of Bangkok city life. He was inspired by his own very positive experiences back in the 1970s, at ‘health farms’, mainly in Europe. When he opened Chiva-Som, meaning ‘Haven of Life’, in 1995, he invited his friends and family to share beach walks, fresh air, good food and relaxation, under his personal motto: ‘above all, enjoy life!’ Over time, more people were excited to follow the path of wellness by the sea in the Gulf of Thailand and Chiva-Som became Asia’s first wellness resort, followed rapidly by a worldwide reputation as a leading holistic health destination and the winner of many awards. Almost 30 years on, we’re proud of our legacy and grateful to our founder who’s vision has led to the transformation of so many people’s lives.

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