{"id":24248,"date":"2008-11-03T21:50:00","date_gmt":"2008-11-03T14:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/?p=24248"},"modified":"2021-06-29T22:17:27","modified_gmt":"2021-06-29T15:17:27","slug":"2008-thailand-property-awards-a-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.asiapropertyawards.com\/en\/2008-thailand-property-awards-a-success\/","title":{"rendered":"2008 Thailand Property Awards a success"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The winners of the 2008 Thailand Property Awards were revealed in front of 550 real estate and business executives during a lavish gala dinner at the Conrad Hotel at the weekend.<\/span><\/p>\n

In total there were eight winners from Bangkok, six from Phuket, two from the Eastern Seaboard, two from Samui and three from Hua Hin.<\/p>\n

Now in its third year, the Thailand Property Awards recognise not only the winners of each award, but also underline the high standard of Thailand\u00b4s real estate industry as a whole.<\/p>\n

Raimon Land took the top award for Best Developer at the event, while Best Boutique Developer went to Aleenta developers KIJ Development Co. Ltd.<\/p>\n

Gulu Lalvani, Chairman of the Royal Phuket Marina, was selected as this year\u00b4s Real Estate Personality of the Year. It is the first time a Phuket developer has received the award. The winner is not subject to the same entry procedure as the other 20 awards, but decided by Property Report Thailand.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis year has been even more competitive than previous years. More than 360 companies were nominated and over 250 entries were received,\u201d\u00a0 Duncan Worthington, Managing Director of organisers Ensign Media Co. Ltd, said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u00b4s great to see so many worthy winners from around the country, and many new winners this year. To ensure complete impartiality in the nomination, entry and judging process, we engaged BDO Richfield Advisory Limited, a leading international accounting and consultancy firm to oversee the entire process,\u201d said Worthington.<\/p>\n

To recognise the unique characteristics of each regional market in Thailand, the villa and condominium categories were separated into five distinct regions: Bangkok, Phuket, Eastern Seaboard, Samui and Hua Hin, said Worthington. The Best Print Advertisement award was also introduced.<\/p>\n

Raimon Land also won best development website for www.theriverbangkok.com and best condo development for The Heights (Phuket).<\/p>\n

\u201cThe only [award] I want is the last one [best developer] but you don\u2019t get the last one unless you get others on the way through \u2013 you just can\u2019t do it,\u201d Raimon Land CEO Nigel Cornick said.<\/p>\n

A KIJ Development spokesperson said it was a proud moment for the company that reflected upon the hard work and efforts of their staff.<\/p>\n

The winners of the 2008 Thailand Property Awards were:<\/p>\n