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Memoirs of a brilliant barbarian

A surfing memoir already hailed as a classic won the inaugural Prix America on June 26 for the best book published in or about the US.

Hamilton takes pole position at British GP

FORMULA ONE: Lewis Hamilton has scored an exceptional pole position at his home grand prix, equalling the qualifying record for the British Grand Prix.

Jamies Phuket: Spellbinding views from the black rock

There’s always something new to find in the Andaman area. Just about a year ago we found a newly opened viewpoint in Phang Nga, not far from Phuket, called Samet Nangshe – and it was quite a find, hardly known a year ago, it has now appeared on quite a few tour itineraries and websites.

Phuket cats battle for top honours in Multihull Solutions Regatta

PHUKET: Plenty of yacht-racing action will take place on Chalong Bay on Sunday (July 16) as crews battle it out for top honours in several classes in the Multihull Solutions Regatta, the largest multihull regatta in the region.

Street Eats: Simple chicken is just so tasty

Unlike many Thai street food favorites, the ubiquitous khao man gai (literally – chicken oil rice) is a very subtle and simple meal, perfect for those who aren’t big fans of intensely spicy Thai food.

Bottas best in British Free Practice

FORMULA ONE: Valtteri Bottas has topped a cold and blustery Friday practice at the British Grand Prix for Mercedes by claiming a new lap record at the Silverstone Circuit.

The ‘illy’ school of rock

If you’ve lived in Phuket for any length of time, there is a good chance you’ve heard the Colin “illy” Hill Band performing their high-octane classic rock ’n’ roll or laid-back breezy acoustic sessions at one of the many events on the island’s social calendar.

Angsana Laguna Phuket announces appointment of Executive Chef Jens Heier

Angsana Laguna Phuket recently announced the arrival of Executive Chef Jens Heier to the beachfront resort. With over 30 years experience in the hospitality and dining industry, Chef Jens brings his global knowledge and culinary expertise to al…

Australian experts set to give Phuket’s lifeguards professional training

A team of 10 senior Australian lifesavers (volunteers) and lifeguards (professionals) will be in Phuket on Tuesday (July 18) to conduct beach safety audits, skills training and skill assessments for the Phuket Lifeguard Service (PLS).

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