Minor Group Receives Prestigious Accolades for Its Collection of Luxury Residences in Thailand

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The Minor Group’s collection of luxury residences won three prestigious awards at the 5th annual Thailand Property Awards, the Asian Pacific real estate industry’s most esteemed awards event. The Residences at The St. Regis Bangkok won Best Condo Thailand and Best Condo Bangkok, while The Estates Samui won Best Interior Design.Opening in early 2011, The Residences at The St. Regis Bangkok were awarded Best Condo Bangkok and Best Condo Thailand by the prestigious group. Officials noted that The Residences at The St. Regis Bangkok rose above the competition because of the excellent quality and how the property optimizes an excellent site with uncompromising standards of luxury and service. Overall, the development was described as “outstanding.” The Estates Samui were awarded Best Interior Design for the excellent selection and use of materials, attractive designs and the quality of the execution.

About the awards:

The Best Condo Bangkok & Best Condo Thailand
The upcoming launch of The Residences at The St. Regis Bangkok will mark the introduction of the premier St. Regis brand to Thailand and the IndoChina region. Located in a prime location along Rajadamri Road, in close proximity to the prestigious entertainment and business districts of Bangkok, The Residences at The St. Regis Bangkok will set a new standard for luxury living in Thailand and be ideally positioned to cater to both the city’s influential business leaders, discerning leisure travelers, and potential homeowners seeking one of the world’s finest addresses.

Rising from the 25th to the 45th floors, The Residences at The St. Regis Bangkok features 53 homes, offering the privilege of a bespoke St. Regis experience at the most exclusive residences in the city. Featuring exquisite design, commanding views, and meticulous attention to detail, The St. Regis Residences Bangkok will offer an exceptional lifestyle at the most exclusive address in Bangkok.

Best Interior Design
Located on a secluded pristine cove above Laem Yai Bay on Samui Island, The Estates Samui feature 14 exclusive private villas flawlessly designed by world-renowned architect Bill Bensley and inspired by the union of traditional Southern Thai style and modern convenience. Each of the fully furnished and ready-to-occupy villas feature exquisitely appointed custom-crafted interiors with hand selected woods, stone and textiles from the region, resulting in unparalleled quality and charm. The estates feature a sunken dining pavilion, a separate and spacious living villa and state-of-the-art entertainment and home-management technology.

Daniel Fountain / 12.11.2010

Editor, Hotel Designs

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