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25th Laguna Phuket Triathlon to Make a Mark as Asia’s Longest-standing Triathlon Race
25th Laguna Phuket Triathlon to Make a Mark as Asia’s Longest-standing Triathlon Race
TRIATHLON: The 25th annual Laguna Phuket Triathlon (LPT) will kick off on Sunda (Nov 18) and comprise a unique race distance of 1.8km swim, 50km bike and 12km run through the scenic backdrop of Phuket province in Thailand.
‘Pawsome’ Sunday with Surf for Soi Dog at Surf House Kata Beach
‘Pawsome’ Sunday with Surf for Soi Dog at Surf House Kata Beach
PHUKET: The Soi Dog Foundation, teaming up with Surf House Phuket, yesterday (Sept 23) set a ‘pawsome’ day of surfing. The proceeds from the surfing tickets were donated to contribute to the work of Soi Dog on ending the suffering of dogs and cats across Thailand and Asia.
1,000 athletes compete at King of the Mountain Trail Run 2018
1,000 athletes compete at King of the Mountain Trail Run 2018
TRAIL RUN: Some 1,000 participants came together last Sunday (Sept 2) to tackle the 4th annual King of the Mountain Trail Run organised by Thanyapura Health & Sports Resort, an event which is a firm favourite of running enthusiasts. Athletes travelled from across Thailand and beyond to master Khao Phra Thaeo National Park’s breathtaking mountainous terrain.
Thailand Yacht Show & RendezVous 2019: Commercial Sponsorship and Partnership Opportunities
Thailand Yacht Show & RendezVous 2019: Commercial Sponsorship and Partnership Opportunities
A brand new yachting and boating lifestyle festival, combining the Thailand Yacht Show and the Phuket RendezVous in early January next year, promises to become one of the region’s biggest.
Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show brings boon to business and leisure market
Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show brings boon to business and leisure market
PATTAYA: Thailand is gearing up for its annual showcase of marine and luxury from Nov 29 – Dec 2, when leaders in the country’s boating and luxury lifestyle industries come together for the 7th Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show, and where consumers gather to see the latest products and technologies on offer.
TAT highlights yachts at TTM+ media briefings
TAT highlights yachts at TTM+ media briefings
PATTAYA: A total of 99 media representatives from 30 overseas countries received personalised, market-specific briefings on the Thai tourism industry today as part of a continued effort by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to grow the publicity value of the Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2018.
Thai and Japanese runners star at Laguna Phuket Marathon 2018
Thai and Japanese runners star at Laguna Phuket Marathon 2018
PHUKET: More than 9,000 runners from more than 50 countries took to the start line of the 2018 Laguna Phuket Marathon this weekend (June 9-10), and even before the first start, records had been smashed.
Thanyapura welcomes new senior physiotherapist Atipon Methatip
Thanyapura welcomes new senior physiotherapist Atipon Methatip
Thanyapura Health and Sports Resort is looking forward to welcoming its newest physiotherapist, Mr Atipon Methatip, who will join Thanyapura medical team at the beginning of June 2018.
JW Marriott Phuket appoints new Executive Sous Chef Brian Raymond Moore
JW Marriott Phuket appoints new Executive Sous Chef Brian Raymond Moore
The award winning Phuket beach resort, JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa has appointed Brian Raymond Moore as the new Executive Sous effective immediately.
Local teachers train students in animal welfare with Soi Dog
Local teachers train students in animal welfare with Soi Dog
Soi Dog Foundation recently arranged an animal welfare workshop called 'Humans Love Animals, Animals Love Environment', with the assistance of local teachers from 12 schools across the island.
Laguna Phuket’s “Greening Community” plants 3,000 trees in one day
Laguna Phuket’s “Greening Community” plants 3,000 trees in one day
Last Friday May 25, premier destination resort Laguna Phuket marked the 12th year of its “Greening Community” initiative by planting 3,000 mangrove saplings at Baan Thasak Village in Pa Khlok, a sub-district in Thalang area of Phuket.
Phuket and Phang Nga added to Michelin Guide Thailand for 2019
Phuket and Phang Nga added to Michelin Guide Thailand for 2019
Following the very first 2018 edition of The Michelin Guide dedicated to Bangkok, Michelin today (May 15) announced the extension of The Michelin Guide’s reach to Phuket and Phang Nga, with a new 2019 edition.
Phuket Hotel Association event raises B4.5mn for scholarships
Phuket Hotel Association event raises B4.5mn for scholarships
PHUKET: The Phuket Hotels Association (PHA) recently hosted a hugely successful benefit evening and raised a total of B4.5 million for young hospitality professionals in Phuket.
JLL takes home 27 awards at 2018 International Property Awards Asia Pacific
JLL takes home 27 awards at 2018 International Property Awards Asia Pacific
BANGKOK: Global real estate consultancy JLL scored five-star ratings in the Best Property Consultancy category for Thailand, China, India, Hong Kong, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and South Korea at the 2018 International Property Awards Asia Pacific held in Bangkok last week (May 4).
21 young, talented culinarians battle it out at ‘Marriott Junior Chefs Cooking Battle’
21 young, talented culinarians battle it out at ‘Marriott Junior Chefs Cooking Battle’
DINING: JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa in collaboration with six Marriott hotels and resorts yesterday (May 4) hosted the “Marriott Junior Chefs Cooking Battle” where their interns and talented chefs got to showcase their culinary skills at the cook-off event which was part of Marriott International’s Journey Week. The initiative event held at Marriott Café.
Angsana Laguna Phuket welcomes new Executive Chef Jose Borja
Angsana Laguna Phuket welcomes new Executive Chef Jose Borja
Angsana Laguna Phuket is delighted to announce the arrival of Executive Chef Jose Borja to the beachfront resort. Chef Jose brings 25 years of his global knowledge and culinary experience to Angsana Laguna Phuket. 
Laguna Phuket Food & Music Festival raises big funds for Phuket orphanages
Laguna Phuket Food & Music Festival raises big funds for Phuket orphanages
Last weekend (27-29 April), Asia’s premier destination resort Laguna Phuket grandly held its 2nd annual Food & Music Festival (LPFMF), a 3-day East-Meets-West grub and groove extravaganza, at Laguna Grove, the resort’s outdoor event venue by the lagoon.
A hard day at the office: Day 3 of the Top of the Gulf Regatta 2018
A hard day at the office: Day 3 of the Top of the Gulf Regatta 2018
PATTAYA: All the fleet are playing catch-up in their respective series after two days of unseasonal weather in the Gulf of Thailand and race officers on the keelboat and multihull, dinghy and Optimist courses were eager to get going yesterday (April 30).
Thanyapura appoints new International Medical Advisor
Thanyapura appoints new International Medical Advisor
PHUKET: Thanyapura Health and Sports Resort is looking forward to welcoming its newest International Medical Advisor, Dr Colleen Galvin replacing Professor Dr Michael Klentze, who has been instrumental in the setting up and development of Thanyapura’s Integrative Health Centre in Phuket.
Asean law makers join NGO to target human traffickers
Asean law makers join NGO to target human traffickers
Isra Sunthornvut, Secretary General of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) on March 3 signed a memorandum of understanding with Bangkok-based NGO, Freeland, to formally recognize their joint effort to fight human trafficking in Southeast Asia.