Nigel Farage’s crypto billionaire donor owns luxury Thai resort with fire ceremonies

Reform donor Christopher Harborne (Chakrit Sakunkrit) purchased the Kamalaya resort in Koh Samui, Thailand in 2021 (Picture: Handout)

In 2021, the Kamalaya resort in Koh Samui was acquired by billionaire Chakrit Sakunkrit.

The secluded Thai retreat has since been transformed into a luxury health spa, complete with monk’s cave, sleek villas and plunge pools.

It has welcomed the rich and famous, from Kylie Minogue to Sarah Ferguson.

But its owner, Mr Sakunkrit – also known as Christopher Harborne – has also poured his wealth into influencing politics thousands of miles away.

Mr Harborne has financed Reform UK and its pre...