Monpanee Natalang, Spa Manager
Throughout her though young 10-year career as a Spa Manager, Monpanee Natalang has been awarded accolades of the highest degree. The much-coveted Thai Spa Manager of the Year has been hers on numerous occasions and Monpanee Spa's have won a number of internationally recognized awards. She has appeared as Guest Speaker at the Ratchapat University and Phuket Vocational College and was appointed Thai Spa Consultant. As a highly regarded Thai Spa Embassadrice since the late 90", Monpanee Natalang has seen Spa's under her commend such as; Banyan Tree Spa Phuket, voted the 'World's Best Spa Resort' by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, the 'Top Spa & Retreat Experience' by Arts & Entertainment Television Networks, USA, and a 'Top 10 Hotel Spa' by Travel & Leisure magazine, MSpa, recipient of the coveted Spa Asia crystal award. Monpanee's newest Spa, Palm Spa & Wellness Center at Twinpalms Phuket also has already a string of prestigious awards behind it such as; Thai Winner of "Traditional Treatment", 'Best New Spa by Asian Spa Magazine, 'Best Soul & Mind Treatment' Luke's Award, Best Spa in the Southern Provinces Champion of Champions Awards and 'Best Thai Spa in a Hotel in Phuket' Thai Spa Association Awards.
Heralded as a growing child of modern Thai Spa, Monpanee has been described as a 'home grown legend' and an 'inspiration to the industry'. Of her move to Palm Spa & Wellness Center Monpanee said, "Joining Palm Spa & Wellness Center is a new challenge to create an even greater Phuket Spa & Wellness Center. The amalgamation of talent and the attitude of professionalism involved in the project will ensure an environment of success." Monpanee's trademark is contemporary Thai Mind & Body Care, which is natural, soul driven and executed with authentic-influenced passion. She said, "I am fortunate to be given along with my team the opportunity to care for the body, mind & soul of guests from around the world and I am delighted to do so." The Spa menu at Palm Spa reflect the unique simplicity of Monpanee's award winning treatments using the finest and most natural products. She said, All treatments from an hour of traditional Thai Massage to a half day Body, Mind & Soul retreat will encompass the gifts of our therapist skills complimented by the most genuine products."
Olivier Gibaud, the General Manager of Twinpalms Phuket and the ideas behind the concept of Palm Spa & Wellness Center said "I am so excited about the idea of Monpanee Natalang leading and inspiring Palm Spa & Wellness Center. Her quality and style will compliment the venue perfectly." Through international recognition Monpanee Natalang has become a leading voice in the industry and Thailand will surely be watching with anticipation to see how Monpanee continues to influence the inner soul of Palm Spa & Wellness Center.