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MATTHEW POND
MATTHEW POND
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Originally from the UK; Has four years experience as editor and reporter for Phuketindex.com magazine and website, and InPhuket magazine.
Champion In Our Midst: Long-term Phuket resident has sights firmly set on World Masters
Champion In Our Midst: Long-term Phuket resident has sights firmly set on World Masters
Following on from her success at the 2018 World Masters Athletics Championships held at the southern Spanish city of Malaga from September 4-16, Michele Hossack, a long-term Phuket resident, now has her sights firmly set on her next competition, the World Masters Championships in Toronto 2020.
Caddy Shack take Patong Pool League title
Caddy Shack take Patong Pool League title
POOL: All eyes were on first and second placed Caddy Shack and Natalie Bar last Thursday (Oct 18) in the 20th and final week of the Patong Pool League as they went face-to-face to battle it out for the title of this season’s champions.
Once a Vagabond!
Once a Vagabond!
RUGBY: He first came to Phuket in 2010 when he competed with the South African rugby team the Roosters in his inaugural Phuket International Rugby 10s. He did this for three consecutive years.
All eyes on Caddy Shack, Natalie Bar as PPL heads to final week
All eyes on Caddy Shack, Natalie Bar as PPL heads to final week
POOL: First placed Caddy Shack and second placed Natalie Bar are set to battle it out for the title of Patong Pool League (PPL) champions in the final week of action set to take place on Thursday (Oct 18.
Caddy Shack favourites to take Patong Pool League title
Caddy Shack favourites to take Patong Pool League title
POOL: With just two weeks now remaining in the latest season of the Patong Pool League (PPL), Caddy Shack are now favourites to take home the winner’s title.
Signed up abroad
Signed up abroad
FOOTBALL: It’s certainly been a long time coming, and I for one, having seen the talent they have, am surprised that it hasn’t happened sooner, but finally a player brought through the ranks of the British International School, Phuket Cruzeiro Football Academy has signed a pro contract with a big-named club from Portugal.
Three-way battle at top of Patong Pool League after week 19
Three-way battle at top of Patong Pool League after week 19
POOL: The nineteenth round of the Patong Pool League (PPL) sponsored by Thailand Pool Tables, Genius 2 Garden and Restaurant and Tualek Whisky, was played last Thursday (Sept 27) with three points now separating the league leaders Caddy Shack and two chasing teams, Kwans Birdie Team and Natalie bar.
Natalie take lead in PPL, Caddy Shack have two games in hand
Natalie take lead in PPL, Caddy Shack have two games in hand
POOL: Natalie took control at the top of the Patong Pool League (PPL), sponsored by Thailand Pool Tables, Genius 2 Garden and Restaurant and Tualek Whisky following last night action. However, Caddy Shack, whose game against Wombat had to be postponed, now have two games in hand.
Turbulent times in Patong Pool League
Turbulent times in Patong Pool League
POOL: The seventeenth round of the Patong Pool League (PPL), sponsored by Thailand Pool Tables, Genius 2 Garden and Restaurant and Tualek Whisky, was played last Thursday (Sept 13) with league leaders Caddy Shack’s game being brought to an abrupt end with just a single game played.
Happy End put in shock performance in week 16 of PPL
Happy End put in shock performance in week 16 of PPL
POOL: Week 16 of the Patong Pool League (PPL), sponsored by Thailand Pool Tables, Genius 2 Garden and Restaurant and Tualek Whisky, was played last night (Sept 6) with Happy End Bar putting in the performance of the season to beat third placed Kwans Birdie Team 9-2.
Natalie Bar close gap on Patong Pool League leaders
Natalie Bar close gap on Patong Pool League leaders
POOL: The fifteenth round of the Patong Pool League (PPL), sponsored by Thailand Pool Tables, Genius 2 Garden and Restaurant and Tualek Whisky, was played yesterday (Aug 30), and following a big win against their opponents, Natalie Bar have moved to within three points of league leaders Caddy Shack.
Caddy Shack stay top after intense week of PPL action
Caddy Shack stay top after intense week of PPL action
POOL: The 13th and 14th rounds of the Patong Pool League (PPL), sponsored by Thailand Pool Tables and Genius 2 Garden and Restaurant & Tualek Whisky, were played last Monday (Aug 20) and Thursday (Aug 23), and despite suffering a big 10-2 defeat in their first game of the week, league leaders Caddy Shack managed to pull back points in their second game to keep them six points clear at the top of the table.
Caddy Shack strengthen lead atop PPL
Caddy Shack strengthen lead atop PPL
POOL: The twelfth round of Patong Pool League (PPL), sponsored by Thailand Pool Tables, Genius 2 Garden and Restaurant and Tualek Whisky, saw table-toppers Caddy Shack strengthen their lead at the top of the league table following a big 9-2 win over mid-table team Kiki Sports Bar.
Top guns do battle in Patong Pool League
Top guns do battle in Patong Pool League
POOL: It was the battle of the giants in week 11 of the Patong Pool League (PPL), sponsored by Thailand Pool Tables, Genius 2 Garden and Restaurant and Tualek Whisky, played last Thursday (Aug 9) as first and second placed Caddy Shack and Natalie Bar took on each other at the latter’s venue.
The Phuket News EPL Prediction comp is back
The Phuket News EPL Prediction comp is back
FOOTBALL: With just over 48 hours to go until kick-off, The Phuket News is proud to announce the return of the EPL Prediction Competition for the 2018/19 season.
Caddy Shack lead Natalie Bar by four points in PPL
Caddy Shack lead Natalie Bar by four points in PPL
POOL: After week 10 of the Patong Pool League (PPL), sponsored by Thailand Pool Tables, Genius 2 Garden and Restaurant and Tualek Whisky, Caddy Shack remain top of the table just four points ahead of their nearest rivals and last year’s runner-up Natalie Bar.
Week off for Caddy Shack sees teams claw back vital PPL points
Week off for Caddy Shack sees teams claw back vital PPL points
POOL: Two teams from the Patong Pool League (PPL) are now just three points adrift of Caddy Shack after the league leaders had their free week last week due to an uneven number of teams contesting for this season’s title.
Patong take on Rawai in new Phuket pool league challenge
Patong take on Rawai in new Phuket pool league challenge
POOL: Phuket has several pool leagues of which the Patong Pool League ( PPL) and Rawai Pool League (RPL) are probably the most predominant.
Caddy Shack increase PPL lead to 10 points
Caddy Shack increase PPL lead to 10 points
POOL: The eighth round of Patong Pool League (PPL), sponsored by Thailand Pool Tables, Genius 2 Garden and Restaurant and Tualek Whisky, was played this past Thursday (July 19) and after grabbing a tightly-fought 7-4 win over their opponents, and with other results going their way, Caddy Shack increased their lead to 10 points in the league table.
Isolated heavy rain forecast for South, Phuket
Isolated heavy rain forecast for South, Phuket
PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has today (July 17) issued a weather warning forecasting ‘isolated heavy rain’ in the South of Thailand from today through Friday (July 20).