The accolade was announced as APAC Insider Magazine revealed the full list of winners in its 2025 APAC Business Awards, which recognise standout businesses across the Asia-Pacific region.
Now in its tenth year, the programme celebrates companies demonstrating “dedication, excellence, and sheer innovation”, organisers said.
Awards Co-ordinator Kaven Cooper said hosting the tenth edition of the programme was “an honour”, adding: “I’m proud to be part of our winners’ journeys and recognition. I wish you all the best as the year comes to a close and 2026 is on its way.”
A total of 23 companies in Thailand were honoured this year, including several Phuket-based enterprises. Other Phuket winners include:
- Southeast Asia Pilot – Best Specialist Travel Guide 2025 – South East Asia
- JAND Group Co Ltd – Best Integrated Events & Exhibition Management Company 2025 – Thailand
- Australian Visas Thailand – Australian Visa Specialists of the Year 2025 – Thailand; Client Service Excellence Award 2025
- Kim White Yoga – Yoga Studio of the Year 2025 – Thailand
- 360INT Media Co Ltd – Best Immersive 3D Tours Provider 2025
The complete awards supplement and full winners list are available here.
"Deeply honoured to receive this recognition from the APAC Insider South East Asia Business Awards 2024,” said Class Act Media & IMAGE asia General Manager Jason Beavan.
“It’s a testament to the hard work and dedication from our wonderful teams, at The Phuket News, Khao Phuket, Novosti Phuketa newspapers, Live 89.5 FM radio, Phuket News TV, Window on Phuket and Where to Eat in Phuket magazines, on keeping the people who visit and live here updated on all the good and interesting happenings in Phuket.
IMAGE asia / Class Act Media has built a strong history with the APAC Insider awards. In July last year, the group was named ‘Best Regional Print & Radio News Media Enterprise 2024 – Thailand’.
Also in January last year, Class Act Media and IMAGE asia were bestowed the award ‘Most Comprehensive Print & Online Regional New Media Company 2023 - Thailand’ at the UK-based APAC Insider Business Awards 2023.
In the previous awards for 2022, Class Act Media and IMAGE asia 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 also 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’.
Launched in 2015, APAC Insider focuses on the Asia-Pacific region’s business landscape, covering strategy, trends, and growth opportunities. The publication highlights innovative companies across sectors through news, features and insights.
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