Banyan Group, the pioneering developer of iconic integrated resort destination Laguna Phuket, has reaffirmed its renown among Thailand’s premier property developers by scooping 15 top honors in the prestigious Asia-Pacific Property Awards 2025-26. The record tally of accolades cemented Banyan Group as the most awarded developer in Thailand for the second consecutive year, making them Thailand’s most successful award-winner of all time with a total of 64 honors to date.
The latest honors include two 5-star awards with two nominations for “Best of Asia”. Laguna Lakelands, a visionary master plan for an eco-friendly residential community unfolding over the next 5 to 15 years, was recognized for Best Development Marketing – with Laguna Beach Residences Bayside nominated for best luxury condominiums.
Among ‘Best in Thailand’ awards, Skypark Elara Lakelands was honored for top condominium development. Luxury pool villas at Banyan Tree Lake Residences Yara were awarded for residential villa development of 10-19 units and luxury residential property. Townhouses at Banyan Tree Lake Residences Nammu won the award for luxury residential property and luxury residential development of 10-19 units.
Laguna Lakelands Waterfront Villas were honoured for best residential property development of 10–19 units, as well as best residential property. Laguna Beach Residences Bayside were recognised for best residential development of 20+ units as well as top luxury condominium development.
Finally, upcoming Skypark Elara Lakelands and Residences at Garrya Phuket were also both honoured for their interior show homes. Banyan Group also won top honours for best developer website lagunalakelands.com. Best known for its award-winning hotels and resorts, Banyan Group is increasingly focusing on luxury private residences, primarily in Thailand but also internationally. A recent Savills report ranked the group top in Asia and 5th globally in the total value of its branded residential projects. With demand soaring for luxury lifestyle real estate from both international and Thai investors, the group plans to release luxury residential real estate worth over US$1 billion in Phuket alone in the next 2-3 years.
New projects driving growth at the iconic Laguna Phuket include ultra-luxe Banyan Tree Beach Residences Oceanus condos on the doorstep of Bang Tao Beach; and chic new condos at Laguna Lake Residences Aster, neighboring Bang Tao’s popular Boat Avenue entertainment district.
Also being unveiled soon is the biggest beach club in Phuket, Rava Beach Club, occupying an exclusive 150-metre shoreline of Bang Tao Beach, complete with infinity pools, marking yet another outstanding facility for residents.
As Asia’s leading integrated resort, Laguna Phuket is now home to six world-class hotels and a unique international residential community of some 3,000 apartments, condos and penthouses for all budgets.
The annual Asia-Pacific Property Awards are a world-renowned symbol of excellence celebrating the highest levels of achievement by companies operating in all sectors of the property and real estate industry.
