Minor Hotels will introduce two resort properties in southern Thailand with Rasa Group, expanding its presence across Koh Samui and Koh Phangan.
The agreements include the introduction of the Colbert Collection brand in Asia and a new Avani resort.
On Koh Samui, a 32-room beachfront property on Chaweng Beach will join the Colbert Collection portfolio. Currently operating as Buri Rasa Village Samui, it will transition to Minor Hotels management on May 1, 2026, with rebranding scheduled for 1Q2027 following renovation works. The resort will include dining venues, a swimming pool, fitness centre and spa, and is located about 15 minutes from Samui International Airport.
On Koh Phangan, a 63-room beachfront resort on Thong Nai Pan Noi Beach will be rebranded as Avani Koh Phangan. The property, currently Buri Rasa Village Phangan, will also transition to Minor Hotels management on May 1, 2026, with rebranding planned for 1Q2027. Facilities will include dining outlets, a swimming pool, AvaniKids club and fitness centre.
Both properties are owned by Rasa Group, which has an existing partnership with Minor Hotels through Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas.
The Samui property will become the first Colbert Collection hotel in Asia, following the brand’s planned debut in London in late 2026. The brand focuses on independent properties with an emphasis on local context and design.
“These signings represent a step in expanding our presence in Southern Thailand across both premium lifestyle and soft brand segments. Introducing Colbert Collection to Asia in Koh Samui and strengthening our resort portfolio in Koh Phangan with Avani allows us to diversify our offering in destinations that continue to see strong international demand,” said Dillip Rajakarier, CEO of Minor Hotels.
“Koh Samui and Koh Phangan remain important markets for tourism development, and this collaboration supports our approach to building hospitality assets that align with evolving travel demand,” added Rapi Pinijchob, CEO of Rasa Group.
