The Phuket News was also awarded ‘Most Comprehensive Media Outlet 2023 - Southern Thailand’ in the ‘South East Asia Business Awards’ category.
The Phuket News, and its sister newspapers Thai-language Khao Phuket and Russian-language Novosti Phuketa, are published by Class Act Media, in print and online.
The Class Act Media house is also home to the popular Live 89.5 radio station broadcasting across the island and JP Mestanza’s Phuket News TV ‘Phuket Xtra’ video reports. The IMAGE asia brand, under the same media ownership, produces the popular Window on Phuket magazine and the Where to Eat in Phuket dining guide.
Class Act Media & IMAGE asia General Manager Jason Beavan commented on receiving the awards, "Very special to be nominated and win again this year. Congratulations goes to our team, you continue to deliver quality news and media products to the Phuket community. It is fantastic to work with you all."
The Phuket News and Class Act Media / IMAGE asia have performed well in the APAC Insider awards over the years.
In the previous awards for 2022, Class Act Media and IMAGEasia were bestowed two accolades. Image Asia/Class Act Media was bestowed ‘Most Outstanding News & Information Business - Phuket’ while The Phuket News was awarded ‘Leading Provider of Digital News & Information - Southern Thailand’.
The Phuket News was recognised for its news service by being awarded the ‘Best Online News Platform 2022’ in APAC Insider’s ‘South East Asia Business Awards’.
In 2021, Class Act Media and IMAGE asia were recognised in the annual APAC Insider Business Awards by being bestowed the accolade ‘Most Outstanding Small Local Business - Phuket’.
APAC Insider has a circulation of 161,000 leaders and decision makers. With 22% of the circulation being from the South East Asia region, APAC Insider acts as an invaluable resource that informs its readership of all major developments in this vibrant and plentiful location.
The APAC Business Awards, hosted by APAC Insider, aims to showcase and secure selected businesses’ positions as true leaders and trend-setters throughout the region, as well as informing potential clients and colleagues that they are providing an award-winning service, said a release announcing the awards.
“The APAC Insider team gathers information independently from a variety of publicly accessible sources, assessed alongside any material supplied by a nominating party or the nominee themselves. Final judgement is cast based on various criteria such as: business performance, longevity, expansion and any significant innovations or feedback,” the release added.
“Despite the current global financial slowdown, Asia Pacific’s economy remains robust, with growth expected to continue throughout 2023. Following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions in China, mobility and consumer activity has increased rapidly, having a positive ripple effect on neighbouring countries throughout the region.
“In addition to consistent economic growth, for those looking to do business in Asia Pacific the region also offers favourable tax rates, investment incentives, and a heavily populated and talented workforce to take advantage of. It is no surprise then that many global business leaders are now looking to APAC as a lucrative destination for expansion. In fact, many APAC countries are recognised among the world’s best places to do business, with Singapore, South Korea, Australia, and Hong Kong consistently ranking as some of the highest,” APAC Insider notes.
“The large economies of India and China are considered major drivers of growth not just within Asia Pacific, but also across international markets. Hong Kong continues to maintain its position as the world’s leading financial hub, and the ‘middle economies’ of countries such as Thailand and Indonesia are expanding at impressive rates. The rising influence of APAC business on the world stage can be partly attributed to the digital revolution currently taking place across the region. Over the last decade, increasing connectivity, better internet access, and sustained income growth of consumers have combined to make Asia Pacific world leaders for the modern digital age.
“The team at APAC Insider will consider all of these factors when determining our winners for the Business Awards 2023, ensuring that only the most innovative and hard-working companies go on to be successful. Our unbiased research and selection process allows equal opportunity for businesses of all sizes and industry categories to be recognised in the programme, from SMEs and sole traders all the way to international corporations,” APAC Insider explained.
Businesses in Phuket specifically performed well in this year’s awards, as follows:
- 999 Phuket Property ‒ Best Regional Property Sales & Rentals Platform 2023 – Thailand, APAC Insider Real Estate Customer Service Excellence Award 2023
- Phuket Elephant Nature Reserve ‒ Elephant Sanctuary of the Year 2023, APAC Insider Endangered Species Protection Champions 2023, Sustainable Elephant Sanctuary of the Year 2023 – Thailand
- Walu Bowls Karon Phuket ‒ Most Healthy & Nutritious Breakfast & Brunch Restaurant 2023 – Phuket
- Tandoori Flames Phuket ‒ Most Authentic Indian Restaurant 2023 – Phuket
- Phuket Sail Tours ‒ Best Family-Friendly Island Tours Operator 2023 – Thailand
- Phuket Direct ‒ Best Holiday Rental & Property Management Company 2023 – Phuket