Sustainability

At Anantara Rasananda, we work to support the local culture and community of Koh Phangan's northeast coast, from the materials we build with to the people we work alongside.

Staying in tune with nature

The resort's design incorporates natural materials including bamboo, rattan, sago palm and slate, with architecture inspired by traditional island craftsmanship and the character of a local fishing village. Each evening of your stay, our turndown service continues that sense of place, introducing a different piece of Koh Phangan's story — from island traditions to historical landmarks — across a seven-day journey through local heritage.

The flavours of the land

To help you discover local cuisine in a setting that is authentic and immersive, we offer dining barefoot on the beach on local fare prepared with fresh ingredients sourced from the island and nearby regions, alongside hands-on cooking lessons at our Spice Spoons cooking class. Selected vegetables, herbs and mushrooms used in our kitchens come from our own on-site Chef Garden, grown, harvested and measured before they reach the kitchen. Additional ingredients are sourced from trusted producers across Southern Thailand, with most of our seafood from local fish farms in Surat Thani and seasonal catches sourced locally when available.

At our restaurants, we use refillable glass bottles, biodegradable straws and compostable breakfast takeaway boxes, and return used cooking oil to certified suppliers for conversion into biofuel. All our baked goods and cured fishes are homemade in-house. Throughout the year, we also welcome visiting chefs, wine specialists and mixologists who bring their own expertise to our restaurants and bars.

Sustainability Goals

We hold Gold Certification under the Green Growth 2050 Global Standard, a GSTC-recognised framework that includes over 400 CSR and sustainability indicators — one of the most comprehensive travel and tourism-based standards available. The certification is maintained through an ongoing assessment programme. We have also signed the UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge, developed in partnership with Expedia Group.

Community & CSR

Beyond the resort, our team takes part in monthly initiatives supporting the Koh Phangan community, including the Run for Dogs charity event, regular beach clean-ups along the island's coastline, and company-wide programmes such as Minor Founder's Day and blood donation drives.

Supporting local artisans

At our on-site artisan boutique, guests can browse and take home handcrafted goods — from textiles to woodwork to island-made keepsakes — created by local artists, helping to support the artisans behind them. Local products also find their way into daily life at the resort, featured across our minibar and guest amenities, and we work local artisans and suppliers into our operations more broadly so that a piece of Koh Phangan travels home with every guest.