Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort Welcomes Michael Parker as General Manager

Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort, a luxury resort operated by global hospitality group Minor Hotels, announces the appointment of Michael Parker as its new General Manager, effective 2 September 2025.

Michael brings over 20 years of leadership experience in luxury hospitality to his new role in Bangkok, including high-profile positions across the UK, China, Cambodia, and the Maldives. He joined Minor Hotels in 2023 as Complex General Manager, overseeing three of the group’s resorts in the Maldives: Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort, Anantara Veli Maldives Resort, and Naladhu Private Island Maldives. During his tenure, Michael led the USD 50 million transformation of the resorts, elevating operations, guest satisfaction, and service delivery. His leadership in the Maldives earned him the distinction of ‘General Manager of the Year – Asia award’ at the 2025 Minor Awards of Excellence.

At Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort, Michael will guide the next chapter of the resort, enhancing its reputation as a destination for immersive luxury and holistic wellness.

Michael will lead a comprehensive renovation of its food and beverage outlets, including Sala Lakorn, Spice Market, and Brio. These signature restaurants will be reimagined to deliver a vibrant culinary experience within one of Bangkok’s only urban resorts.

In addition to culinary innovation, Michael is committed to expanding the resort’s wellness offerings through enhancements to the Anantara Wellness programme. Guests will discover bespoke wellness journeys that blend time-honoured rituals with advanced medical therapies to restore balance and vitality. Whether through tailored detox plans, elevated fitness regimens, or rejuvenating medical spa therapies, Anantara Wellness empowers guests to embrace optimal health and leave feeling renewed and inspired.

Nicholas Smith, Vice President of Operations for Asia at Minor Hotels, commented on Michael’s appointment, "Michael has proven himself to be a dynamic and inspiring leader, with an exceptional ability to bring out the best in his teams and deliver meaningful results. His success in the Maldives and deep international experience make him the ideal candidate to lead one of our flagship properties in Bangkok. We are confident that under his leadership, Anantara Riverside will continue to set new benchmarks for excellence in urban resort hospitality."

Michael added, "It is a privilege to lead Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort. This property holds a special place in Bangkok’s hospitality landscape, and I look forward to working alongside the talented team to continue crafting transformative experiences and building on the resort’s legacy of excellence."

Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort is nestled on 11 acres of tropical gardens along the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. The resort offers its guests a unique blend of cultural immersion and luxury, providing unforgettable experiences in Thailand’s capital city.

A luxury hospitality brand for modern travellers, Anantara Hotels & Resorts connects guests to genuine places, people and stories in some of the world’s most extraordinary destinations. Each Anantara embraces the surroundings and culture of its destination, creating unforgettable memories for every guest since 2001. From city to sea and desert to jungle, Anantara delivers heartfelt, Thai-inspired hospitality at its over 50 hotels and resorts across Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the Indian Ocean.

Anantara Hotels & Resorts is a Minor Hotels brand and recognises its guests through one unified loyalty programme, Minor DISCOVERY, part of GHA DISCOVERY.

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