Vithaya Pansringarm (right, laughing) is one of Thailand’s leading international actors

For Immediate Release                                                                                                                                  29 June 2021

HUA HIN, THAILAND: Hua Hin has always been a popular spot for celebrities who want to escape Bangkok and unwind in paradise, away from the crowds. Now, Banyan Hua Hin, the healthy active lifestyle community near Thailand’s gulf coast, has welcomed “Pu” Vithaya Pansringarm, one of Thailand’s leading international actors, into the Banyan Privilege Club, its highly-rewarding membership programme.

Best known for his roles in cult movies such as ‘Only God Forgives’ and ‘The Last Executioner’, Khun Pu is a highly respected actor who has successfully bridged the divide between Thai cinema and Hollywood. He is also living proof of the fact that acting is a young person’s profession; Khun Pu didn’t achieve his first acting role until he was over 50! But since enjoying a small role in ‘The Hangover Part II’, which was filmed in Bangkok in 2011 and starred Bradley Cooper, his career has gone from strength to strength.

Khun Pu’s impressive filmography now features at least 27 movie roles. He was selected to work alongside Ryan Gosling and Kristin Scott Thomas in the 2013 film, ‘Only God Forgives’, and won the prestigious “Best Actor” award at the 2014 Shanghai International Film Festival for his role as Chavoret in ‘The Last Executioner’.

His latest movie is ‘Thirteen Lives’, which tells the true story of the Tham Luang cave rescue, in which he co-stars with Colin Farrell and Viggo Mortensen.

The different faces of one of Thailand’s great method actors; (left) “Only God Forgives”; giving a speech at a recent Banyan social function in Hua Hin

Khun Pu has gained a reputation for playing dark roles and creepy characters, but his real-life persona could not be more different. When he is not filming, Khun Pu likes to enjoy the lighter side of life in Hua Hin. Escaping the intensity of the movie set, he enjoys unwinding in Hua Hin and soaking up the fresh air and tropical ambience.

“It’s just so much fun here. We love the beach. We come here to recharge our spirits and hang out with friends. It’s like a sanctuary for us. And I love to cook and entertain! This is why I love Hua Hin,” Khun Pu revealed.

As a member of the Banyan Privilege Club, Khun Pu will benefit from exclusive invitations to events at Banyan Hua Hin and Banyan Golf Club, which allow him to socialise with like-minded people in a casual, carefree atmosphere.

He will also enjoy preferential prices and promotions at more than 40 prestigious local partners, from top resorts, restaurants and beach clubs to water parks, sports centres, spas and medical centres, and receive attractive discounts at Banyan Golf Club, the 18-hole championship course which has been recognised as one of the “Rolex World’s Top 1000 Golf Courses” and was named as the “Best Golf Experience in Asia Pacific” once again in 2020.

Vithaya Pansringarm played the lead role in the cult classic The Last Executioner’

To learn more about the Banyan Privilege Club and its partners, please visit www.banyanthailand.com/privilege.

Located just 2.5 hours’ drive from Bangkok and with views of the Gulf of Thailand from its highest point, Banyan Hua Hin is perfect for a rejuvenating weekend retreat or extended staycation.

For more information, please visit www.banyanthailand.com or call 032 538 888.

About Banyan Thailand, Hua Hin

Stylish, spacious and sophisticated, Banyan Thailand, Hua Hin is a spectacular residential community development nestled between the mountains and the sea near Thailand’s glittering gulf coast. Just 2.5 hours’ drive from Bangkok and 10 minutes from Hua Hin, our private villas come fully equipped with the latest fixtures and facilities. Investors can own their unique private residence in this exclusive estate, guests can rent one of our spacious two-bedroom pool villas for an extended vacation, dine at exceptional restaurants and enjoy activities courtesy of our Banyan Privilege card or play at one of our world-renowned Banyan Golf Club, an 18-hole championship course created by Thailand’s number one golf course architect, Pirapon Namatra. To learn more, please visit www.banyanthailand.com.

For further information or high-resolution photography, please contact:

Nattapong Surapakpong

Banyan Thailand

+66(0)3253 8888 #7500

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David Johnson

Delivering Asia Communications

+66 (0)9 17 23 16 48

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