Starting from 16 August, 2021, the “Phuket Sandbox 7+7 Extension” programme offers fully vaccinated international travellers to reduce the mandatory stay in Phuket from 14 to 7 days, after which another 7 nights can be spent in Krabi (Ko Phi Phi, Ko Ngai, or Railay), Phang-Nga (Khao Lak or Ko Yao), or Surat Thani (Ko Samui, Ko Pha-ngan, or Ko Tao)…
With new catamaran brands springing up like mushrooms, France’s Fountaine Pajot is something of an oak tree in the market, with a story that goes back to its founding in 1976. It is also one of the largest cat builders out there, sending some 600 boats down the ways in 2018. The new Elba 45 replaces the 7-year-old Helia 44 and is intended to be the yard’s new bestseller. For that reason, …
HDPE is a high density polyethylene thermoplastic , used in variety of industries , relatively new to the boating world , there are already many countries where HDPE is used for boat construction , mainly for workboats , ranging from pilot boats to oil and gas , as well as military fish-farm support boats , etc.
This was trip was part of the delivery of Double Cove, our new Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40, to Singapore. It had arrived 3 days earlier from France at the back of a large cargo ship. In those 3 days Multihull Solutions and the team from Happy Hut had been working really hard to get it all ready for our arrival in Thailand. We arrived late on Sunday 2nd December, so by the time we got to the dock it was …
Phuket, an island of diverse landscapes and experiences, offers something special for every traveler. From bustling beaches to tranquil escapes, discover the perfect corner of paradise to suit your lifestyle or investment goals. Bangtao presents a captivating blend of upscale resorts and traditional villages. Picture yourself unwinding on six kilometers of powdery sand, fringed by turquoise…
SCHOONER IXDOS – HEALTH MISSION SHIP. This is a story about an ancient mariner fulfilling his dream: My Dad got me boating as a boy when I enjoyed many happy hours messing about in little boats in Chichester harbour on the South coast of England. Navy time confirmed my love of the sea …
Schooner Ixdos will transport a health clinic with a suitable professional crew to remote islands after having made an agreement with the government health ministries to manage vaccinations for children and in cooperation with agencies such as UNICEF and ROTARY INTERNATIONAL…
Standing, my feet in the soft sand, the gentle tide unfolds, stretching just enough to touch the tips of my toes, my eyes gaze upon a mercury-like landscape, resembling pockets of intriguing mist emerging from the silky blue. A splashing snap as my ten-foot-long friend touches the water, a…
With the increasingly chaotic traffic, a road code that is different from what we are used to, and other drivers whose behavior can sometimes be unpredictable, it is of the utmost importance to have reliable vehicle insurance in Thailand. Whether you drive like a pro or not, whatever your…
First-class medical treatment can prove to be particularly expensive, especially so for foreigners. Even though the cost of living is lower in Thailand than in Europe, a serious illness can make a significant dent in your bank account. And what’s worse: without adequate health insurance, urgent care could…
Beaches / Nature / Regions / Tourism
Surin Beach: Natural elegance in the heart of Phuket
11/08/2025
