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Centara Villas Phi Phi Island is situated in the Andaman Sea.
APPOINTMENT
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Centara Hotels & Resorts has appointed Prapaijit Thongma as the General Manager of Centara Villas Phi Phi Island. Prapaijit, a leading hospitality professional, brings extensive leadership experience and expertise in beach resort management to this new property opening in early 2025.
Prapaijit joined Centara Hotels & Resorts in 2001, starting as the Front Office Manager at Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok, where she quickly advanced to Director of Rooms. She further developed her leadership skills in roles such as Executive Assistant Manager at Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Krabi and Resident Manager at Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, part of The Centara Collection. Her expertise was crucial during the successful openings of Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives and Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives, where she became Hotel Manager in 2013 and was promoted to General Manager in 2014.
She progressed to Area General Manager and managed both properties in the Maldives: Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives and Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives, which together feature 252 rooms. Thanks to her leadership, both resorts consistently improved their operational performance while ensuring high levels of guest satisfaction. Her remarkable accomplishments were acknowledged when honoured with the Centara General Manager of the Year Award in 2015.
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“We are thrilled that Prapaijit will continue her journey with us as the leader of Centara Villas Phi Phi Island,” said Michael Henssler, Chief Operating Officer of Centara Hotels & Resorts.
“Having been part of the Centara family for a long time, her deep understanding of our values and exceptional expertise in managing luxury beach properties make her the perfect choice to lead this stunning island retreat.”
"I am incredibly proud of my journey with Centara and honoured to take on this new role," said Prapaijit Thongma, General Manager of Centara Villas Phi Phi Island."Centara Villas Phi Phi Island is a special destination, and I am excited to bring my years of experience and passion for delivering exceptional service and unforgettable moments to every guest in this breathtaking setting."
Centara Villas Phi Phi Island is situated in the Andaman Sea. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, unwind at SPA Cenvaree, or swim in the resort's waters. This destination provides a variety of activities and dining options for families, couples, and groups. It is also just a two-hour ferry ride from Phuket.