Ms. Tipwimon Rattanawongwan, a marine scientist from Kanchanaburi, Thailand, has joined Banyan Tree Krabi as its sustainability coordinator.
Rattanawongwan brings extensive marine and conservation experience to the role. She previously worked as a marine biologist at Four Seasons Koh Samui and has held positions at the Phuket Marine Biological Center and the Mai Khao Marine Turtle Foundation in Phuket, where she served as foundation coordinator.
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Opened in 2020, Banyan Tree Krabi has 72 pool suites and villas and is strengthening its sustainability efforts. The resort’s sustainability program is led by sustainability manager Thepsuda Loyjiw, who manages initiatives for both Banyan Tree Krabi and the group’s sister property, Banyan Tree Samui, located on Thailand’s east coast.
Banyan Tree Samui earned international recognition in 2020 when Thepsuda and her team protected and nurtured nests and eggs of a rare green turtle on the resort’s beach, resulting in the successful hatching and survival of more than 200 hatchlings.
“Ms. Tipwimon will be a valuable addition to our team as we work continuously to reduce carbon footprints across our resorts,” said Thepsuda. “Her priorities will include resource conservation, recycling and upcycling, pollution reduction, waste elimination, and reducing energy consumption.”
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Banyan Tree Hotels Group is known for its wellness focus and eco-friendly policies. Banyan Tree Krabi has received industry recognition, including a Green Hotel Award – Gold Certification from Thailand’s Department of Environmental Quality Promotion, acknowledging the resort’s efforts to manage energy, waste and natural resources efficiently.
The five-star resort sits on tranquil Tubkaek Beach and faces the uninhabited limestone islands of Than Bok Khorani Marine National Park. Banyan Tree Krabi aims to build on the sustainability achievements of Banyan Tree Samui, which in 2018 became the first single-property hotel in Thailand awarded Gold Certification by EarthCheck, a leading scientific benchmarking and advisory group for travel and tourism.
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Banyan Tree Krabi’s sustainability programs include annual beach clean-ups for Earth Day and the introduction of Forest Bathing—guided, nature-based educational tours for guests, including children, designed to raise awareness of environmental conservation and local ecosystems. Typical rates for a seven-night stay in a double-occupancy pool suite or villa in mid-April are approximately $3,500, including buffet breakfast.
Banyan Tree Holdings Limited is an international operator and developer of premium resorts, hotels, residences and spas. The group manages 47 hotels and resorts, 63 spas, 72 retail galleries and three golf courses across 24 countries. Properties generally range from about 75 to 300 rooms and typically position room rates at the higher end of their respective markets.