Announcement of the 16th PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards Results

  • Sansiri Public Company Limited won the Best Developer award, while Manirun Property Company Limited and Utopia Corporation Limited received the Best Developer (Eastern Seaboard Special Development Area) and Best Developer (Phuket) awards, respectively.
  • Mr. Anupong Assavapokin, Vice Chairman and CEO of AP (Thailand) Public Company Limited, won the Real Estate Personality of the Year award.

PropertyGuru Group, a leading real estate technology company in Southeast Asia, has announced the winners of the prestigious PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards for the 16th time, supported by IHG Asia Pacific (Thailand) Limited, Jones Lang LaSalle (Thailand) Limited (JLL Thailand), Mitsubishi Electric Kanyongwattana Limited, and Bathik Products and Sales Limited.

The 16th PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards reinforces its status as the longest-running awards event in the country, honoring outstanding real estate developers, projects, and designs across 37 categories. This year's winners represent major cities and diverse regional markets, including Bangkok, Chiang Mai, the Eastern Seaboard Special Development Area, Hua Hin, Phuket, Koh Samui, and other provinces in Thailand.

Mr. Harry V. Grichnan, CEO and Managing Director of PropertyGuru Group, stated, "The PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards team has collaborated with the real estate industry for over 16 years. Developers, architects, and designers in Thailand are exemplars of creativity and continuously innovate, including residential developments across various geographies. The market mechanisms also adjust according to different situations, making Thailand one of the most dynamic economies in Southeast Asia. On behalf of PropertyGuru Group, I would like to congratulate and celebrate the success of all the winners of the PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards this year."

Mr. Jules Kay, Managing Director of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, added, "We firmly believe that this awards ceremony will inspire industry leaders in real estate to push the boundaries of development and design further. Even during challenging times, Thai property developers remain committed to their vision of production and quality development, undeterred by challenges, to maintain a true gold standard in the real estate business."

The 2021 Thailand Real Estate Personality of the Year award, judged by the editorial team of PropertyGuru Property Report Magazine, was awarded to Mr. Anupong Assavapokin, Vice Chairman and CEO of AP (Thailand) Public Company Limited, for leading AP and promoting the concept of "Empower Living," while pioneering innovative products and world-class services, supporting Thai SMEs, and expanding various initiatives for society.

"This prestigious award serves as motivation and will be a driving force for the AP group to continue on the path of relentless development as we carry out our mission to create and support initiatives that allow people to enjoy life on their own terms," said Mr. Anupong.

Sansiri Public Company Limited won the Best Developer award, having previously received this award in 2013. Manirun Property Company Limited won the Best Developer (Eastern Seaboard) award, and Utopia Corporation Limited won the Best Developer (Phuket) award, both of which are new awards this year recognizing outstanding real estate companies in the tourism resort sector.

The judging panel for this award was honored to have Mr. Suphin Mechucheep, Chairman of the Executive Board of Jones Lang LaSalle (Thailand) Limited, as the chairman of the judging panel. The judging committee included Mr. Chaiyuth Saeng-aram, Executive Director of Chatchawal-Royal Haskoning Limited, Mr. Chaiyuth Thirangkun, Managing Director of Arkathan Company Limited, Mr. Leong Choong Peng, Director of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, Consultant Chartered Surveyor, Mr. Marciano Birjmohun, Director of the Singapore-Thailand Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Pongthorn Tarachai, Chairman of the Executive Board of Project Planning Service Public Company Limited, Mr. Preecha Supapitiporn, President of the Thai Real Estate Sales and Marketing Association, Ms. Sasivimon Sinthaworanong, Design Principal of Jarken Company Limited, Prof. Dr. Sonthaya Vanichwattana, Architect Association and Head of the Real Estate Department at the Faculty of Management and Economics, MSME Business School, Assumption University, and Mr. Thawatchai Kobkaikij, Managing Director of TK Studio.

The judging committee from various regions included Mr. Clayton Wade, Managing Director of Premier Homes Real Estate, Mr. Daniel Chernov, Managing Director of Siamdr Law Firm, Mr. George Willoughby, Managing Director of Form Realty Thailand, Mr. Martin Porter, Managing Director of OPP, Mr. Robert Krupica, Partner at Hughes Krupica, and Mr. Russ Downing, Managing Director of Hot Hua Hin Co. Ltd..

The award judging process was overseen by the leading international accounting consultancy HLB Thailand to ensure fairness, transparency, reliability, and integrity, led by Mr. Paul Ashburn, Joint Managing Director, Ms. Pranchat Pananun, Consultant, Business Services & Outsourcing, and Ms. Rosathorn Jaroenphakdee, Senior Consultant, Business Services & Outsourcing.

Additionally, the main award winners from Thailand will compete with winners from other countries in the Asia-Pacific region for the Best in Asia award at the 16th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, which is part of PropertyGuru Week in December. The PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards for Australia, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Niseko (Japan), India, and Sri Lanka will also be held during PropertyGuru Week.

The PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards 2021 will be broadcast live via the AsiaPropertyAwards.com/tv-podcast website and official platforms on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube, with highlights of the event airing on the History Channel, and there will be another celebration to meet the award winners in early 2022.

Announcement of the 16th PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards
DEVELOPER AWARDS

  • Best Developer: WINNER: Sansiri Public Company Limited
  • Best Developer (Phuket): WINNER: Utopia Corporation Limited
  • Best Developer (Eastern Seaboard): WINNER: Manirun Property Company Limited
  • Best Hospitality Developer: WINNER: Habitat Group Limited
  • Best Boutique Developer: WINNER: Habitat Group Limited
    - HIGHLY COMMENDED: Britloft Group
    - HIGHLY COMMENDED: Ekaphumthap Development Company Limited
    - HIGHLY COMMENDED: Lucky Living Properties Limited
  • Best Breakthrough Developer: WINNER: Andaman Asset Solutions Limited

DEVELOPMENT AWARDS

  • Best Ultra Luxury Condo Development (Bangkok): WINNER: The Residence at Sindhorn Kempinski by Siam Sindhorn Limited
  • Best Luxury Condo Development (Bangkok): WINNER: Celeste Asoke by Lucky Living Properties Limited
    HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Crest Park Residences by SC Asset Corporation Public Company Limited
  • Best Mid End Condo Development (Bangkok): WINNER: Home Ekkamai 22 by SFuture Property Limited
  • Best Affordable Condo Development (Bangkok): WINNER: Cave TU by Asset Wise Public Company Limited
  • Best Condo Development (Chiangmai): WINNER: The Spring Loft by TSN Property Limited and Srisiri STT Group Limited
  • Best Housing Development (Bangkok): WINNER: Grand Britannia Ring Road Ramindra by Britannia Public Company Limited
  • Best Townhome Development (Bangkok): WINNER: Resio Home Ring Road-Ramindra by Revo Property Limited
  • Best Housing Development (Hua Hin): WINNER: Luxury Home by The Baiburi Property Limited
  • Best Housing Development (Samui): WINNER: Istani Villa by Idea Development Limited
  • Best Mixed Use Development: WINNER: Sindhorn Village by Siam Sindhorn Limited
  • Best Hotel Development: WINNER: Kimpton Kitalay Samui by Chengman Real Estate Limited
  • Best Wellness Lifestyle Development: WINNER: Promt 88 Healthland by Property Development Limited
  • Best Office Development: HIGHLY COMMENDED: Lumpini Tower Vibhavadi by L.P.N. Development Public Company Limited
  • Best Smart Building Development: WINNER: Celeste Asoke by Lucky Living Properties Limited
    - HIGHLY COMMENDED: Promt 88 Healthland by Property Development Limited

DESIGN AWARDS

  • Best Luxury Condo Architectural Design: WINNER: Celeste Asoke by Lucky Living Properties Limited
    - HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Crest Park Residences by SC Asset Corporation Public Company Limited
  • Best Condo Architectural Design: WINNER: Home Ekkamai 22 by SFuture Property Limited
    - HIGHLY COMMENDED: Salaya One by Meena Development Limited
    - HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Hampton Suite Rayong by Origin Property Public Company Limited
  • Best Housing Architectural Design (Bangkok): WINNER: The Glamour Ekkamai-Praditmanutham by Peace and Living Limited
    - HIGHLY COMMENDED: iGent Pathumthani Premium Townhome by Revo Development Limited
  • Best Housing Architectural Design (Upcountry): WINNER: Asangkhai by Amethyst Development Limited
  • Best Multi Housing Architectural Design (Upcountry): WINNER: Istani Villa by Idea Development Limited
    - HIGHLY COMMENDED: Manirun Park (Khao Laem) by Manirun Property Limited
  • Best Club Facilities Design: HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Victory by Andaman Asset Solutions Limited
  • Best Luxury Condo Interior Design: WINNER: Celeste Asoke by Lucky Living Properties Limited
    - HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Crest Park Residences by SC Asset Corporation Public Company Limited
  • Best Housing Interior Design: WINNER: Maison Blanche Sukhumvit 67 by Baan Sasidara Limited
  • Best Office Interior Design
    HIGHLY COMMENDED: Concentrics Thailand Office by JD Design and Decorative House Limited
  • Best Condo Landscape Architectural Design: WINNER: Wonder Kaset by Ekaphumthap Development Limited
    - HIGHLY COMMENDED: Celeste Asoke by Lucky Living Properties Limited
  • Best Townhome Landscape Architectural Design
    - HIGHLY COMMENDED: Resio Home Ring Road-Ramindra by Revo Property Limited
  • Best Commercial Landscape Architectural Design: WINNER: Government Center Sustainable Landscape Planning by Treasury Development Asset Limited

BEST OF THAILAND AWARDS

  • Best Condo Development (Thailand): WINNER: The Residence at Sindhorn Kempinski by Siam Sindhorn Limited
  • Best Housing Development (Thailand): WINNER: Istani Villa by Idea Development Limited

SPECIAL AWARDS

  • Special Recognition in ESG: WINNER: Manirun Property Company Limited
  • Special Recognition in Sustainable Design and Construction:
    WINNER: Habitat Group Limited
    WINNER: Manirun Property Company Limited

PUBLISHER’S CHOICE

  • Thailand Real Estate Personality of the Year: Mr. Anupong Assavapokin, Vice Chairman/CEO of AP (Thailand) Public Company Limited