Pongskorn “Tus” Ruangjun
Beverage Manager and Mixologist, Overgrown Lounge & Cocktail Bar

Tus is a Samui-born, Phuket-based bartender of 10-plus years of experience that has been with the pre-opening team of Overgrown Lounge & Cocktail Bar at La Green Hotel & Residence since day one. He explained his journey in the industry as “slow but steady” as he wanted to make sure that he was always on the right track to be a respected and relevant talent in the scene. After graduation in hotel and tourism management in Bangkok, he went north to Chiang Mai to kick off his career before a short stint back in his home turf in Samui and then on to Phuket, where he remains now as head of beverage management. For Tus, a bartender is not just there to make drinks, but also to cater to the ever-changing, vastly diverse tastes and needs of the customers. His passion for the job lies in the endless opportunity to learn, to create and to connect with people within the industry as well as beyond.

While he’s continuing to gain inspiration and motivation by challenging himself with series of bartender competitions, Tus is also planning to launch his own unique speakeasy bar soon. Keep an eye out for his new space.