Centara Reserve Samui Deepens Its Commitment to Sustainability and Community Support

Koh Samui, Thailand – February 2026, Centara Reserve Samui reaffirmed its dedication to sustainability and meaningful community support through a heartfelt silent auction and donation initiative benefiting a local Special Needs School.

SAMUI SPECIAL NEEDS FOUNDATION: Samui Special Needs Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting children with disabilities and their families on Koh Samui. The foundation provides educational, developmental, and social support, with a particular focus on children with autism and learning difficulties, aiming to enhance their quality of life and promote inclusion within the community. 

This year, the silent auction carried special significance, featuring handcrafted artworks created by students from the Special Needs School. Each piece reflected the creativity, care, and individuality of the children, transforming the initiative into a meaningful connection between guests and the local community. Proceeds from the auction were donated directly to support the school and its students, contributing to essential learning resources and development.

Extending this commitment to sustainability, Centara Reserve Samui also gave new life to materials from its 2024 Christmas tree, which had been crafted entirely from reclaimed wood. The wood was thoughtfully repurposed into tables and chairs and donated to the same Special Needs School - providing much-needed furniture that the school had been lacking for everyday classroom use.

Teachers shared their heartfelt appreciation, noting that their students had been short of basic tables and chairs, and that these simple yet vital items will make a meaningful difference in their daily learning environment. Alongside the furniture donation, the silent auction raised a meaningful contribution of THB 18,000, further supporting the school’s ongoing needs.

Neil Li, Corporate Director of Operations – Centara Reserve & The Centara Collection, and General Manager at Centara Reserve Samui, shared the significance behind the initiative: “Every year, we use our Christmas tree as more than a festive symbol. It is our opportunity to share a message that truly matters. Sustainability is not something we speak about once a year - it is something we live and practice every single day, through the choices we make and the responsibility we carry. We do this because we believe in protecting and preserving a better planet, not only for ourselves, but for our children and for generations to come.”

This initiative reflects Centara Reserve Samui’s ongoing commitment to responsible hospitality - where refined experiences, environmental mindfulness, and heartfelt community support come together to create lasting, positive impact for both people and planet.