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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.
Caddy Shack show their form in PPL
Caddy Shack show their form in PPL
POOL: The seventh round of the Patong Pool League (PPL), sponsored by Thailand Pool Tables, Genius 2 Garden and Restaurant and Tualek Whisky, was played last Thursday (July12) with league leaders Caddy Shack once again showing their form and again extending their league at the top of the table.
Picking up with Phuket’s Pickleball scene
Picking up with Phuket’s Pickleball scene
PICKLEBALL: About three month’s ago, via the new-formed Phuket Pickleball Association (PPA), The Phuket News introduced readers to what is quickly becoming the fastest growing racquet/paddle sport in the world.
Patong Pool League sees seven-ball frenzy
Patong Pool League sees seven-ball frenzy
POOL: The sixth round of Patong Pool League (PPL), sponsored by Thailand Pool Tables, Genius 2 Garden and Restaurant and Tualek Whisky, was played last Thursday (July 5), and in a thrilling game between Natalie and Wombat bars there were a surprising three seven-ball matches, two going to Wombat the other to Natalie.
CAVE MAN: Phuket diver Ben Reymenants relives four days in Tham Luang cave rescue mission
CAVE MAN: Phuket diver Ben Reymenants relives four days in Tham Luang cave rescue mission
PHUKET: Since late on June 23, virtually the entire nation has been gripped by the saga of 12 young boys and their football coach trapped inside the Tham Luang cave in the northern Chiang Rai province.
Phuket girl, 9, heads to the Worlds
Phuket girl, 9, heads to the Worlds
GOLF:Coming off the back of a victory at the TGA Central Thailand Junior Golf Ranking in Narai Hills, Lopburi on May 12-13, and a second place at the TGA Central Thailand Golf Ranking in Kabinburi Golf and Sports Club on June 16-17, Phuket girl Louise Landgraf is now heading to America to compete in the IMG Golf Junior World Championship.
Caddy Shack extend PPL lead to three points
Caddy Shack extend PPL lead to three points
POOL: The fifth round of Patong Pool League (PPL), sponsored by Thailand Pool Tables, Genius 2 Garden and Restaurant and Tualek Whisky, was played last Thursday (June 28) with Caddy Shack extending their lead at the top of the table to three points.
‘Phuket on heroin high alert,’ says Vice Governor
‘Phuket on heroin high alert,’ says Vice Governor
PHUKET: According to a report by the National News Bureau of Thailand (NNT) yesterday, Phuket is now on high alert against the spread of heroin following a spate of heroin-related arrests.
They’re in their ‘Prime’
They’re in their ‘Prime’
GOLF: Team Thailand – Paul Judge and Pim Surintarangoul from Phuket’s Prime Real Estate – were crowned champions of the World Corporate Golf Challenge (WCGC) World Final held This year’s Sports Legends Tournament (Former Corporate Cup) will take place at the Oitavos Dunes Golf Course and Quinta Da Marinha in Cascais, Portugal on June 22-23.
Caddy Shack remain top of Patong Pool League
Caddy Shack remain top of Patong Pool League
POOL: Last Thursday was the fourth round of the Patong Pool League (PPL), sponsored by Thailand Pool Tables, Genius 2 Garden and Restaurant and Tualek Whisky, and results meant that Caddy Shack kept their one point lead at the top of the table.
The luck of the Irish
The luck of the Irish
GOLF: The team from Irish Times at Jungceylon in Patong took the winners’ title at the third annual Laguna Phuket Hospitality Challenge Charity golf tournament held at Laguna Golf Phuket last Friday (June 15) finishing with a Net score of 57.
Lifeguards warn of Portuguese man-o-war at Phuket beaches
Lifeguards warn of Portuguese man-o-war at Phuket beaches
PHUKET: The Phuket Lifeguards Service has today issued a warning for beachgoers after Portuguese man-o-war have been found at three of Phuket’s west coast beaches.
All close in PPL after week three
All close in PPL after week three
POOL: The third round of Patong Pool League (PPL), sponsored by Thailand Pool Tables, Genius 2 Garden and Restaurant and Tualek Whisky was played last Thursday (June 14) with Caddy Shack keeping their one-point lead at the top of the league table.
Follow the World Cup with The Phuket News
Follow the World Cup with The Phuket News
WORLD CUP: The FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 gets underway at 10pm tonight (Thai time) as hosts Russia take on Saudi Arabia at Russia’s national Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.
Caddy Shack take early lead in Patong Pool League
Caddy Shack take early lead in Patong Pool League
POOL: The second round of Patong Pool League (PPL), sponsored by Thailand Pool Tables, Genius 2 Garden and Restaurant and Tualek Whisky, was played last Thursday (June 7) with Caddy Shack taking a one point lead at the top of the table.
Hellos and goodbyes as Patong Pool League recommences
Hellos and goodbyes as Patong Pool League recommences
POOL: The latest instalment of the Patong Friendly Pool League ( PPL), once again sponsored by Thailand Pool Tables, got underway last Thursday (May 31) with 11 teams vying for the championship title.
More than winning: BISP Cruzeiro Academy players gain wealth of experience, knowledge on Brazil trip
More than winning: BISP Cruzeiro Academy players gain wealth of experience, knowledge on Brazil trip
FOOTBALL: Of course, for the players and coaching staff of British International School, Phuket’s (BISP) Cruzeiro Football Academy winning a game or tournament is as important to them as any other football club from around the world.
Hole in One take Patong Pool League title
Hole in One take Patong Pool League title
POOL: The final round of the Patong Pool League (PPL), sponsored by Thailand Pool Tables, was played last Thursday (Apr 19) with Hole in One bar taking the title of champions following a good 9-2 win at home to Wet Dreams.
Sensational win puts Hole in One atop PPL
Sensational win puts Hole in One atop PPL
POOL: The 17th round of the PPL, sponsored by Thailand Pool Tables, was played over various day both last week and this due to the Songkran break.
Hole-in-one: A first-ever for WCGC Thailand event series
Hole-in-one: A first-ever for WCGC Thailand event series
GOLF: All places for the Thailand Final of the the Blue Horizon World Corporate Golf Challenge 2018 are now booked following the completion of the qualifying series with Qualifier 6 taking place last week in Phuket, with the highlight being the first-ever hole-in-one in a WCGC Thailand event series.
Natalie Bar and Hole in One set to go head-to-head in PPL
Natalie Bar and Hole in One set to go head-to-head in PPL
POOL: Following week 15 of the Patong Pool League (PPL), sponsored by Thailand Pool Tables, being played last Thursday (Apr 5) just five points now separate league leaders Natalie Bar and second placed Hole in One with the teams set to go head-to-head in week 16 action in a game to be played this Wednesday (Apr 11) – dates changed due to Songkran festivities.