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Soho Pool Club
Soho Pool Club
Your Social House in Phuket — a calm, colonial-style pool club at Boat Lagoon Marina. The pool is free: settle in by the water with Thai and Western plates, mixed drinks and smoothies. Reset at SOHO Wellness (infrared sauna and ice bath, 300 THB), catch the game in the upstairs sports lounge, or host your event with us. Open daily.
‘Jurassic Park’ star Sam Neill dies aged 78
‘Jurassic Park’ star Sam Neill dies aged 78
AUSTRALIA: ‘Jurassic Park’ star Sam Neill died in Australia on Monday (July 13) aged 78, his family said in a statement that described the beloved actor’s death as “sudden and unexpected”.
Two Sea Tour _ Phuket
Two Sea Tour _ Phuket
Soft water. Quiet cliffs. A slower way to explore the Andaman islands. Eco-focused small-group boat tours to Phang Nga Bay and Phi Phi — sea caves, hidden lagoons and gentle kayaking at a nature-led pace. Fewer footprints, room for the reef to rest. Mindful snorkelling, unhurried days, thoughtful crew. Join-in tours and private charters.
Simba Sea Trips Co., Ltd
Simba Sea Trips Co., Ltd
Premium small-group speedboat tours across the Andaman Sea since 2005. Maximum 18 adults — space to breathe, before the crowds. Phi Phi, Phang Nga Bay, Krabi and more. All-inclusive: hotel transfers, breakfast, buffet lunch at our pool club, snorkelling equipment and national park fees. Join-in tours and private charters available. TAT Licence 34/02111.
The 6 am advantage: Rewriting the rules of Phuket’s boat tours
The 6 am advantage: Rewriting the rules of Phuket’s boat tours
Simba Sea Trips has built one of Phuket’s most consistently five-star tour operations by running its boats on the same standards its owner once flew by: checklists, briefings, and zero tolerance for “good enough.”
Phang Nga Bay without the crowds: Why timing Is everything
Phang Nga Bay without the crowds: Why timing Is everything
While Phi Phi draws day-trippers from every operator on the island, Simba Sea Trips built its Phang Nga Bay route around the one thing that actually changes the experience: the time you arrive.
Your own boat for the day
Your own boat for the day
What a private charter from Boat Lagoon actually looks Like. Simba Sea Trips runs the same crew and safety standards on its private charters as its group tours. The only real difference is whose day it is.
Phuket's marina-side social house
Phuket's marina-side social house
Poolside dining, ice baths and the best Khao Soi outside Chiang Mai. At Boat Lagoon Marina, Soho Pool Club brings together a pool, a kitchen with its own following, and a separate wellness setup, all in one place.
Two brands, one standard
Two brands, one standard
The sister operation behind Phuket's highest-rated boat tours. Two Sea Tour and Simba Sea Trips share a marina base, a TAT license and a safety culture — and for guests, that's precisely the point.
Sea snake prompts scare on Kamala Beach
Sea snake prompts scare on Kamala Beach
PHUKET: A sea snake washed ashore on Kamala Beach on Saturday afternoon (July 11), prompting concern among tourists before lifeguards safely captured the animal and released it back into the sea.
Cash deposits over B5mn to face mandatory disclosure
Cash deposits over B5mn to face mandatory disclosure
BANGKOK: Customers depositing more than B5 million in cash will be required to disclose the source of the funds from the fourth quarter as part of tighter measures to curb the grey economy and illicit financial activities, according to Bank of Thailand (BoT) Governor Vitai Ratanakorn.
Foreigner injured after fall from rooftop in Wichit
Foreigner injured after fall from rooftop in Wichit
PHUKET: A foreign man was seriously injured after falling from the roof of a two-storey commercial building in Wichit on Sunday night (July 12) after climbing onto the roof while intoxicated and throwing bottles into the street.
Polapee raids follow day after hotel licensing deadline expires
Polapee raids follow day after hotel licensing deadline expires
PHUKET: Deputy Interior Minister Polapee Suwunchwee personally led raids on three Phuket hotels on Saturday (July 11), less than 24 hours after the deadline he had extended for operators to seek legalisation under a special government consultation programme expired.
Ministry pitches B40 meal plan
Ministry pitches B40 meal plan
BANGKOK: The Commerce Ministry is targeting 100,000 food stalls nationwide for a B40 rice-and-curry scheme to help alleviate living costs.
Polapee hits cannabis shops, Chinese shrines
Polapee hits cannabis shops, Chinese shrines
PHUKET: Deputy Interior Minister Polapee Suwunchwee has ordered inspections of every licensed cannabis shop in Phuket after authorities found a single Cherng Talay outlet allegedly continuing to operate despite its licence being suspended.
Illegal cigarette stash worth B400,000 seized in Wichit
Illegal cigarette stash worth B400,000 seized in Wichit
PHUKET: Police have seized more than 216,000 smuggled cigarettes worth more than B400,000 after raiding a rented property in Wichit and arresting two suspects.
McGregor gone in 69 seconds on UFC return
McGregor gone in 69 seconds on UFC return
MMA: Former double world champion Conor McGregor lost to Max Holloway after only 69 seconds because of a right knee injury on Saturday (July 11), in his return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) after a five-year layoff.
Bangkok eatery fire kills at least 27
Bangkok eatery fire kills at least 27
BANGKOK: At least 27 people were killed and 63 others were injured when a fire broke out at an eatery in Chatuchak district, Bangkok, early this morning (July 13).
Evil Dead Burn turns up the horror heat but feels cold
Evil Dead Burn turns up the horror heat but feels cold
Earlier this year cinema goers were hit with the gory onslaught that was Lee Cronin’s The Mummy. Anyone that saw it would probably be thinking that it would be difficult to see any horror film out doing it this year when it came to look away moments and fake blood used. Well stand back and get ready because Evil Dead Burn has just entered the conversation.
The Most Important Muscle You’ve Never Heard Of
The Most Important Muscle You’ve Never Heard Of
The hairstyles changed. The workout gear changed. The exercises did not. Looking through old fitness photos, I realised something: I have been teaching – and relying on – glute medius exercises to stay agile for more than 40 years.