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Laguna Phuket Hits Pause On Revive 555 Festival
Laguna Phuket Hits Pause On Revive 555 Festival
In response to recent news regarding a band member who travelled from Bangkok to perform in Phuket last weekend having a positive test for covid-19, Laguna Phuket has decided to postpone all Revive 555 Festival events with immediate effect. Swift actions have been taken to test the other band members and people who were in close contact with the person. To-date, all tested people have shown negative results and will self-isolate for 14 days as a further precaution.   
Mysterious monolith appears in Hua Hin
Mysterious monolith appears in Hua Hin
THAILAND: Since November 2020, there have been over 200 reported sightings of monoliths internationally.
A New Icon is Born: Utopia Corporation Creates Phuket’s Most Luxurious Lifestyle and Leisure Destination
A New Icon is Born: Utopia Corporation Creates Phuket’s Most Luxurious Lifestyle and Leisure Destination
PHUKET: A pioneering property developer this week in Bangkok said they are to transform 20 rai of land surrounding Ao Po Grand Marina on Phuket’s sunrise coast with exclusive residences and hotels, including Southeast Asia’s first Tonino Lamborghini hotel.
Blue Canyon and Golf Impact Center sign MoU to drive youth development
Blue Canyon and Golf Impact Center sign MoU to drive youth development
GOLF: Mr. Nath Polsin the CEO of Golf Impact Center and creator of Thailand Junior Development Tour (TJDT) and Mr. Praphant Asava-aree, Chairman of Blue Canyon Country Club (BCCC) have joined forces to help develop future golfers’ talents in Thailand as well as a junior team that will represent Blue Canyon Country Club in national and international junior golf tournaments.
Phuket Yacht Club confirms 2021 sailors regatta
Phuket Yacht Club confirms 2021 sailors regatta
SAILING: Phuket Yacht Club (PYC) has confirmed that the 2021 sailors regatta will take place between March 18-21.
Muay Thai to be included at 2023 European Games
Muay Thai to be included at 2023 European Games
MUAY THAI: There was great pride and celebration for Thailand yesterday (Feb 26) after it was confirmed the national sport has secured one of final spots on the official medal program for the 2023 European Games in Poland.
Thailand Yacht Show 2021 postponed
Thailand Yacht Show 2021 postponed
PHUKET: In light of the recent outbreak of coronavirus infections in Thailand and the latest announcement of restrictions on inter-provincial travel – with visitors to Phuket from Bangkok and other key regions now required to observe 14 days of quarantine on arrival – show organisers Verventia have regretfully announced the decision to postpone the 2021 Thailand Yacht Show, currently scheduled from February 11-14, until later in the year.
Blue Tree reopens ahead of the holiday season
Blue Tree reopens ahead of the holiday season
PHUKET: Blue Tree Phuket and The Living Art Gallery joined forces last weekend for The Living Art Festival, and with that, Blue Tree Phuket’s full reopening of all areas from the Lifestyle Village to the Arena, and the Blue Tree Lagoon and Tree House Restaurant & Beach Lounge.
Exclusive Health Fair for Royal Phuket Marina by Bangkok Hospital Phuket
Exclusive Health Fair for Royal Phuket Marina by Bangkok Hospital Phuket
Bangkok Hospital Phuket joined hands with Royal Phuket Marina to host the “Exclusive Health Fair for Royal Phuket Marina by Bangkok Hospital Phuket”, serving premium medical services to yacht owners, residents and commercial tenants. 
Yuki Tsunoda to race for Scuderia AlphaTauri in 2021
Yuki Tsunoda to race for Scuderia AlphaTauri in 2021
FORMULA ONE: Scuderia AlphaTauri have announced that Japanese driver Yuki Tsunoda will partner Pierre Gasly during the 2021 FIA Formula 1 World Championship.
Phuket can reap huge rewards from the world’s biggest free trade agreement
Phuket can reap huge rewards from the world’s biggest free trade agreement
Phuket can reap huge rewards from the world’s biggest free trade agreement. So says Gulu Lalvani, founder and chairman of the award-winning Royal Phuket Marina. No stranger to pushing hard for change, in 2004 he led the successful push to abolish Thailand’s import duty on yachts, giving the country’s marine leisure industry a massive boost and making sure Phuket emerged as the center of yachting in Asia.
Excitement grows as 27th Laguna Phuket Triathlon Fast Approaches
Excitement grows as 27th Laguna Phuket Triathlon Fast Approaches
TRIATHLON: The 27th Laguna Phuket Triathlon (LPT), taking place on Sunday, Nov 22, will feature a crowd of exciting elite athletes from the domestic triathlon community including Thai and selected international athletes based in Thailand.
A Phuket first for green power
A Phuket first for green power
The first marina in Thailand to switch to renewable energy, award-winning Royal Phuket Marina (RPM) has gone solar and now gets a big chunk of the power used for its marina operations from a newly installed array of solar panels.
A Children’s community production helmed by acclaimed director Eva Jin
A Children’s community production helmed by acclaimed director Eva Jin
On Sunday (Oct 4), 200 guests arrived at the Simon Star Theatre to catch the sold out community stage play performance of ‘Legends of the Moon’. The event, an international affair, included solo and group performers from Thailand, China, Russia, the United Kingdom, the Philippines and France as well as performances by the Phuket Wushu School and ProDance Group.
Four Points By Sheraton expands In Thailand with the opening of Four Points By Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort
Four Points By Sheraton expands In Thailand with the opening of Four Points By Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort
PHUKET: Four Points by Sheraton makes a breakthrough in Thailand, with the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort. With 600 rooms, the hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Phuket’s most famous beach destination. Whether guests are visiting for work or fun, the hotel is sure to cater to the needs of today’s everyday traveler with its approachable design, stylish comfort and all of the brand’s popular extras.
UWC Thailand represents Thailand in Top 100 Global School Showcase at World Education Week
UWC Thailand represents Thailand in Top 100 Global School Showcase at World Education Week
On Monday, October 5, from 3-4pm GMT (9-10pm Phuket time), a panel from UWC Thailand International School will present the school’s expertise on “Mindfulness and its Role in Wellbeing in Schools”. The presentation is part of World Education Week (WEW), the world’s biggest education conference, enabling schools to share their learning and is expected to reach over 100,000 attendees from October 5-9.
The Expat Golf Societies Tournament tees up golf offerings in Rayong
The Expat Golf Societies Tournament tees up golf offerings in Rayong
GOLF: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is inviting Thai and expat golfers to join “The Expat Golf Societies Tournament” on Sunday, 30 August, 2020, at Rayong Green Valley Country Club in Ban Chang District, Rayong province.
Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort awarded ‘SHA’ certification
Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort awarded ‘SHA’ certification
PHUKET: Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort has been awarded the Amazing Thailand ‘Safety and Health Administration - SHA’ Certificate. The SHA certificate ensures travelers that the hotel is ready for domestic and international guests return post-COVID-19. 
Phuket Hotels Association looks to reboot island tourism with ‘Imagine Phuket’ campaign
Phuket Hotels Association looks to reboot island tourism with ‘Imagine Phuket’ campaign
PHUKET: In Asia’s first international destination recovery initiative post-COVID-19, the Phuket Hotels Association and global hospitality branding agency QUO have joined forces to craft an aspirational relaunch campaign aimed at reviving travel to Phuket. 
First Sanlorenzo SL86 joins Phuket cruising fleet
First Sanlorenzo SL86 joins Phuket cruising fleet
YACHTING: Sanlorenzo Asia division at Simpson Marine announced that the first Sanlorenzo SL86 in Asia has been handed over to owners in Phuket, Thailand in early September and is now cruising around South East Asia with Singapore, Malaysia's East Coast and Phuket as major ports of call.