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Thailand #1 sailing destination–thanks to Phuket

Thailand #1 sailing destination–thanks to Phuket

Thailand was voted the favourite sailing venue and best regatta location in Asia in a new survey .  Thailand was voted as having the best sailing grounds and destinations due to an ideal geography, good weather conditions and beautiful scenery. The sailing survey was undertaken by the Top of the Gulf Regatta (www.topofthegulfregatta.com) in...
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Youngsters went for gold

Youngsters went for gold

Hundreds of children from all over Asia, from future world champions to those who just want to have fun, converged on the world’s new Ironman and Triathlon mecca, Phuket, contest the Thanyapura Sports & Leisure Club IronKids Phuket Triathlon. IronKids is one of the world’s fastest growing youth sports movements and provides the perfect...
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Thanyapura partners with tennis management group

Thanyapura partners with tennis management group

Phuket’s international sports complex has partnered with one of the world’s leading professional tennis management groups. On Thanyapura’s 23 tropically landscaped hectares among the lush mountain interior of north Phuket, Thanyapura Sports & Leisure Club’s (TSLC) world class Tennis Academy features six “Plexicushion” competition standard tennis courts, the only courts of their type in...
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Football legends to Phuket

Football legends to Phuket

The Football Legends Tour – a week-long celebration of football in Thailand which culminates in two matches between the Liverpool Legends and Thailand Legends playing for the prestigious “Prime Minister’s Football Legends Charity Cup” – will kick off  on Phuket. The matches has been rescheduled and will now take place 29th September to 5th...
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Thanyapura settings its mark

Thanyapura settings its mark

Asia’s newest world-class sports, fitness and training facility – the Thanyapura Sports & Leisure Club (TSLC) in Phuket – hosted the Canadian Olympic Synchronised Swimming Team as it prepared for the 14th FINA World Swimming Championships in Shanghai. Training in world-class facilities produced great dividends for the team who were able to win the...
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King’s Cup–Day 3 Morning Update

  King’s Cup 2010 – Day 3, Morning Update © sail.tv
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Phuket Boats show to generate 8 billion baht

Phuket Boats show to generate 8 billion baht

Now in its eighth year, the Phuket International Boat Show (“PIMEX”) continues to grow, promoting the Island’s marine and tourism industries as it attracts increasing numbers of  international exhibitors and visitors each year. Its organizers expects Phuket International Boat Show to Generate Over THB8 Billion for Thailand’s Marine and Tourism Industries. Informa Yacht Group,...
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New Centara in partnership with King’s Cup

New Centara in partnership with King’s Cup

The all-new 5-star Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket has signed as an official co-sponsor of the 2010 Phuket King’s Cup Regatta (PKCR). Held between the 4th and 11th of December, the Regatta is Asia’s largest sailing event. After signing the agreement, Duncan Worthington, Regatta Media and Communications Director, said, “We’re very happy to welcome...
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Aussies dominated Laguna Phuket Triathlon

Aussies dominated Laguna Phuket Triathlon

The Aussies dominated in this years Laguna Phuket Triathlon. This years event with the 16th and drew a record number of participants. The triathlon race started early Sunday morning at the Laguna Phuket compound. The participants took part in a 1.8 kilometer long swim, 55 kilometers bicycle ride and 12 kilometer run around the...
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IronKids coming to Phuket

IronKids coming to Phuket

The inaugural PIASLC IronKids Phuket event in April next year is for children ranging in ages from, 6 to 15. Those in the 6 to 8 age group will undertake a 50-metre swim, 3-kilometre bike ride and 500-metre run. Those in the 9 to 11 age group compete in a 150-metre swim, 6-kilometre bike...
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