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A Meal With: Marc Landgraf Cluster General Manager of Paradise and TreeHouse Resorts on Koh Yao Noi
A Meal With: Marc Landgraf Cluster General Manager of Paradise and TreeHouse Resorts on Koh Yao Noi
In a region of the planet renowned for hyperbole and exaggeration, it is refreshing to be seated in a lovely beachside restaurant at the Paradise and TreeHouse Resort in a stunning location overlooking the breathtaking limestone karst spires of Phang Nga Bay while having supper with the genial resident General Manager Marc Landgraf.
Spies in Disguise with ‘no egrets’
Spies in Disguise with ‘no egrets’
A film where a super-hero turns into a pigeon shouldn’t work, no even the notion of such a film would probably have you laughing and wondering whether or not the film deserves to be placed in the same pile as the ridiculous Sharknado. But let the laughter subside because somehow Spies In Disguise not only works but is pure entertainment from start to finish.
Park Life: New Tiger Park to open in Chalong already challenged on ‘ethical confinement’
Park Life: New Tiger Park to open in Chalong already challenged on ‘ethical confinement’
PHUKET: A new tiger tourist attraction in Phuket simply called Tiger Park, slated to open by the end of this month, is already under fire from animal welfare groups for offering yet another option for tourists to have their photos taken with the majestic animals.
‘Kun’ Agüero the record-breaking silent assassin
‘Kun’ Agüero the record-breaking silent assassin
FOOTBALL: As the Liverpool juggernaut rolls on relentlessly, Manchester City may have all but given up the ghost in the chase to retain their Premier League crown but that hasn’t stopped star forward Sergio Agüero from setting records.
War Elephants told not to fear Saudis
War Elephants told not to fear Saudis
FOOTBALL: Thailand coach Akira Nishino has told the War Elephants to focus on their own game rather than guessing Saudi Arabia's ploys ahead of their AFC U23 Championship quarter-final clash this evening.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Bridge to Koh Samui? Tip leads to skeleton discovery! Drone licences? || January 17
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Bridge to Koh Samui? Tip leads to skeleton discovery! Drone licences? || January 17
PHUKET XTRA - January 17 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Tip leads to skeleton discovery |:| Phuket doesn't have 'enough waster for 2020' |:| Health chief issued advisory over air quality |:| Drone licences |:| Bridge to Koh Samui Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Spanish driver Carlos Sainz wins Dakar Rally for third time
Spanish driver Carlos Sainz wins Dakar Rally for third time
RALLY: Veteran Spanish driver Carlos Sainz won the Dakar Rally for the third time today (Jan 17), finishing with a comfortable winning margin in Saudi Arabia.
Kuwaiti man arrested in Bangkok for rape of Danish woman in Phuket
Kuwaiti man arrested in Bangkok for rape of Danish woman in Phuket
PHUKET: A Kuwaiti man wanted for the rape of a Danish woman in Patong has been arrested in Bangkok, the Immigration Bureau announced today (Jan 17).
Youth Talent Competition 2020
Youth Talent Competition 2020
The eighth edition of PAPA’s annual Youth Talent Competition will be held on Sunday, Feb 2 at the Blue Tree Phuket. The competition was started in 2011 to provide an opportunity for many of the musically talented students in Phuket to showcase their talents to the public.
Thailand finds second case linked to China mystery virus
Thailand finds second case linked to China mystery virus
BANGKOK: Thailand detected its second case of a mysterious SARS-linked virus in a visitor from China, health officials said today (Jan 17), as authorities ramp up airport screenings ahead of an expected surge in arrivals for Chinese New Year.
Freedom Beach vendors arrested
Freedom Beach vendors arrested
PHUKET: Three food and drink vendors at Freedom Beach were arrested and handed over to the Karon Police to be prosecuted for encroaching on government land after a high-powered delegation of officials inspected the beach yesterday (Jan 16).
Phuket health chief issues advisory over haze, air quality
Phuket health chief issues advisory over haze, air quality
PHUKET: Phuket health officials are advising people to wear masks as a precaution against the haze across Phuket today (Jan 17).
Prince Harry oversees Rugby League World Cup 2021 draw
Prince Harry oversees Rugby League World Cup 2021 draw
RUGBY LEAGUE: Holders Australia will face Fiji, Italy and Scotland at next year’s Rugby League World Cup following yesterday’s (Jan 16) group stage draw that took place under the keen eye of Prince Harry, who made his first public appearance since announcing he and his wife Meghan were to stand down as full-time royals.
Second person dies from mystery virus in China
Second person dies from mystery virus in China
BEIJING: A second person has died in China from a mystery virus that has stricken dozens and appeared in two other Asian countries, officials said.
Scottish FA set to ban children from heading balls in training
Scottish FA set to ban children from heading balls in training
FOOTBALL: Children in Scotland could be banned from heading the ball in training due to links between football and dementia, reports said yesterday (Jan 16).
Young Thai Kosuke steals the stars’ thunder
Young Thai Kosuke steals the stars’ thunder
GOLF: Thailand’s Kosuke Hamamoto showed he can be the man for the big occasion when he signed for an opening six-under-par 65 to take the first round clubhouse lead at the Singapore Open yesterday (Jan 16).
‘Not enough water for 2020’, says Phuket water chief
‘Not enough water for 2020’, says Phuket water chief
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) Chief Graisorn Mahamad has announced a slew of measures to conserve what little water supplies Phuket has in the hope of staving off serious water shortages across the island.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cop shoots robber dead! Mother of dumped foetus found! Millions to fix water woes? || January 16
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Cop shoots robber dead! Mother of dumped foetus found! Millions to fix water woes? || January 16
PHUKET XTRA - January 16 || brought to you by PVCPhuket.com Cop shoots robber dead |:| Phuket gets B400Mn for water woes |:| Tourist nanny drowns near kid |:| Pharmacies told to have QR codes for drugs |:| Mother of dumped foetus now recovering Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Stokes named ICC player of the year after landmark 2019
Stokes named ICC player of the year after landmark 2019
CRICKET: Ben Stokes was yesterday (Jan 15) named the International Cricket Council player of the year, capping an unforgettable 2019 for the swashbuckling England all-rounder that included a match-winning knock at the World Cup.
Newly opened Intercontinental Phuket Resort heralds a contemporary era of Thai hospitality, culture and heritage.
Newly opened Intercontinental Phuket Resort heralds a contemporary era of Thai hospitality, culture and heritage.
InterContinental Hotel Group celebrated the official opening of InterContinental Phuket Resort with a weekend of spectacular festivities to celebrate the luxury brand debut on Phuket island Saturday (Jan 11).