Krabi, Thailand, August 14, 2026 / TRAVELINDEX / The Banyan Tree Krabi, one of Thailand's pioneering hotels in sustainability and environmental friendliness, has once again demonstrated its expertise when it took first prize in the Barista Mixology category and second place in the Culinary category at the "Hotel Expo Krabi Go Green 2026" competition in Krabi on July 24, 2026.

The winning drink in the mixology competition was a harmonious blend of locally grown coffee and seasonal fruits, created by Dawadee Songprasert, affectionately called Khun Dao, from the Kredkaew Bar on the beach of the Banyan Tree Krabi.

She explained that her contribution, "From Earth to Soul," was inspired by Krabi's abundant natural resources and the hotel's commitment to sustainability. Her creation also follows a zero-waste concept. "We reuse coffee grounds and mango peels to make a syrup, giving these ingredients a second life," she said.

The non-alcoholic cocktail was prepared with hibiscus, mangosteen and natural honey, and refined with coconut oil; all ingredients are sourced from the region.

Furthermore, the resort's kitchen team took second place in the "Local Taste Competition" with a recipe for grilled prawns with Tom Yum emulsion, showcasing local ingredients and the authentic flavors of southern Thai cuisine.

At a press conference ahead of the event, the deputy governor of Krabi province stated that the development of quality tourism combined with the protection of natural resources was of great importance to Krabi, as the province strives to become a green tourism destination.

Krabi in southern Thailand is famous for its natural beauty, including the iconic, towering karst cliffs rising from the Andaman Sea, hidden lagoons, limestone caves, and islands with white sand beaches. The region, with its breathtaking scenery, recently served as the backdrop for the Hollywood blockbuster "Jurassic World: Rebirth" and previously hosted Leonardo DiCaprio and the film crew of the hit movie "The Beach."

The Banyan Tree Krabi has established itself as a pioneer of the local environmental movement and has been honored with numerous national and international awards, including the Green Hotel Award – Gold Certification from the Thai Ministry of Environmental Quality. Last year, it won the Thailand Tourism Sustainability Award in the Health and Wellness Tourism category at the Thailand Tourism Awards 2025.

The Banyan Tree Krabi offers 72 suites and villas with pools, including seven two-bedroom suites, one three-bedroom villa, and a majestic seven-bedroom presidential villa directly on the beach. Every room offers ocean views and sunset vistas, while the property is terraced into the hillside.

The facilities include two restaurants and a beach bar, a kids' club, a fitness center, meeting rooms and – in keeping with Banyan Tree's wellness concept – a tropical spa with a rainforest hydrotherapy facility.

The Banyan Tree Krabi was awarded two MICHELIN stars by the MICHELIN Guide in 2024 and 2025 and was praised by Fodor's Travel in 2026 as the only hotel in Thailand among the 100 most incredible hotels in the world.

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