Phuket Latest News

Now’s the time to fish: Barras, Long Toms, Rainbows and Dorado aplenty, but where’s the Wahoo?

FISHING: Ahoy once again shipmates. Prior to the big mid-month storm, excellent fishing reports came in from Neill C. on Fish Eagle with a good sized Sailfish. Fish Eagle also released a young Black Marlin, while Ali, a pal from Qatar, landed a nice King and Queen with Mena 1.

Ferrari locks out front row to boost title hopes in Hungary

FORMULA ONE: Sebastian Vettel leads Kimi Räikkönen in a Ferrari one-two at the Hungarian Grand Prix after a thrilling qualifying shootout.

All About Buddhism: Why Thai Buddhists are so serene and how you can achieve inner calm

You know ladies and gentlemen, who would have ever thought that the greatest of Buddhist insights could be found walking the halls of a retail outlet or while stuck in an epic Bangkok traffic jam?

Silence your busy mind at Banyan Tree Spa

For the most recent of my Phuket spa endeavours, I was delighted, and many of my friends envious, when one of the most renowned spas on the island, Banyan Tree Spa, offered me one of their signature treatments in exchange for a few honest words.

Ricciardo tops Hungarian GP Friday practice timesheets

FORMULA ONE: Daniel Ricciardo has topped the Friday practice timesheets in his upgraded Red Bull Racing car at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Surf’s up: Thai star hits the waves as word spreads on Phuket’s surfing scene

SURFING: Hey surfers, hope you’ve been scoring some fun waves and embracing every chance to paddle out.

British rugby star holds sports clinic for kids at Barnhem Thai-Swedish Foundation

RUGBY: Following a long gruelling season in the English Premiership, an even tougher Test series in New Zealand, and a quick two-day trip back to the United Kingdom, England, British and Irish Lions and Bath Rugby centre Jonathan Joseph was in need of some well deserved time for rest and relaxation and he chose Thailand for that much needed holiday retreat.

Sunday Brunch

Continuing a proud tradition with one of the most renowned brunches on the island - enjoy delectable delights with packages covering free-flow drinks or pre-brunch massages at our award-winning Coqoon Spa. 50% discount for children 7-14.

New management company appointed to run ACG

CRICKET: Following the resignation of the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) committee at the end of June, the ground’s founder Alan Cooke stepped forward and decided that he would take over full and absolute responsibility for all aspects of the running and management of the ACG.

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