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The legend of John “Caveman” Gray

The legend of John Gray

    John Gray discovered Phang Nga Bay’s hidden caves in the late 1980s, founding Thailand’s original sea kayak tour company and earning the local name Ling Yai, or “Giant Monkey.”

    Phuket vs Bali

    Phuket vs Bali

      Phuket and Bali are two popular destinations in Southeast Asia, both with great beaches, marine activities, tropical island scenery, and cultural attractions.

      Phuket Tsunami December 2004

      Phuket Tsunami on December 26, 2004 – Phuket Spectacular Recovery

        Here are a few photos I took when the tsunami hit Phuket on December 26, 2004, and the following weeks. So they won’t vanish from my memory. It’s not a dark memory, and it’s proof of the human capacity for survival and natural optimism, and this event shouldn’t be forgotten.

        The Last Movie Painters in Phuket

        The Last Movie Painters in Phuket

          Most of you forgot or might never have seen those hand-painted movie posters by the side of the roads or on trucks passing by, loudly announcing upcoming movies in remote areas. Here in Phuket, it has been part of our daily life for decades, and there used to be a lot more of these huge billboards that would mostly put a smile on our faces.