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Financial Thaimes: The cost of learning – Who is paying for your children’s university fees?
Financial Thaimes: The cost of learning – Who is paying for your children’s university fees?
Are you an expat living in Phuket that has a young family, or maybe you are in the planning stages? If you have children, you may already be paying for tuition fees at a local international school, unless you are lucky enough to be on an expat contract with everything included by your employer. Whatever the case may be, when your youngsters are old enough to go to university, there isn't going to be anyone to help you or your children foot the bills unless you come from a wealthy background.
Phuket Opinion: Patong, you’re swimming in it
Phuket Opinion: Patong, you’re swimming in it
PHUKET: Full praise to Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) Permanent Secretary Dr Wijarn Simachaya for blasting point-blank at the heart of the issue of raw sewage flowing into Patong Bay this week – exposing thousands of tourists to potential infection from a toxic cocktail of faeces and whatever else is dumped into the Pak Bang Canal in Phuket’s busiest tourism town.
Phuket Governor urges stricter enforcement of coral protection measures
Phuket Governor urges stricter enforcement of coral protection measures
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong yesterday (Feb 16) convened a meeting of government officials where he urges strict enforcement of coral protection laws on Racha Island, south of Phuket.
Google begins blocking annoying ads on its browser
Google begins blocking annoying ads on its browser
Google has begun a new effort to block annoying ads on its Chrome browser, as part of an initiative aimed at improving the online advertising ecosystem that provides the bulk of its revenues.
Phuket students returns wallet full of Chinese New Year cash to owner
Phuket students returns wallet full of Chinese New Year cash to owner
PHUKET: A Thai woman was reunited with her wallet by Phuket students after she dropped it during her lunch break at Saphan Hin yesterday (Feb 16).
All About Buddhism: Buddhism to go
All About Buddhism: Buddhism to go
You know ladies and gentlemen, it’s awful hard to say goodbye. Every year, there are about 30 million would-be Marco Polo’s who journey through this Buddhist kingdom in search of something magical, something mystical, something life-altering or just something new.
Phuket Gov urges stricter enforcement of tourist bus safety measures
Phuket Gov urges stricter enforcement of tourist bus safety measures
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong yesterday (Feb 16) convened a meeting of government officials where he called on them to strictly enforce the tour bus safety measures implemented after a spate of accidents in mid-2017.
Phuket’s Mr Bean plays jails for laughs
Phuket’s Mr Bean plays jails for laughs
With the signature red tie, brown blazer, briefcase and teddy bear, a Thai computer technician has become a national sensation through his uncanny Mr Bean impersonations that are tickling a country that loves slapstick comedy.
Education Corner: Mathematics is ‘the poetry of logical ideas’
Education Corner: Mathematics is ‘the poetry of logical ideas’
Mathematics has remained an integral part of education for more than 2,000 years. In Asia it has particular prominence due to academic prestige, parental expectations of success and high stakes university entrance tests. Therefore, a good quality mathematical education is usually a priority for parents when choosing the best schools for their children.
A healthy move: Delish Café has re-opened in Saiyuan offering delicious food and house-roasted coffee
A healthy move: Delish Café has re-opened in Saiyuan offering delicious food and house-roasted coffee
One of Rawai’s favourite gathering places, Delish Café, has re-located from Fisherman’s Way to Saiyuan Rd, Nai Harn. The move was triggered by the chaotic traffic congestion at Chalong Circle.
Phuket police hunt man who cut off wife’s hand, slashed stepson
Phuket police hunt man who cut off wife’s hand, slashed stepson
PHUKET: Police are hunting for a Thai man who last night (Feb 16) viciously attacked his wife, cutting off her left hand, and injuring his stepson who had tried to intervene to protect his mother.
‘We Walk’ for democracy reaches destination, more walks to come
‘We Walk’ for democracy reaches destination, more walks to come
KHON KAEN: After a rough start and 800,000 steps, “We Walk” activists arrived at their destination in Khon Kaen on Friday, declaring it a success and with more walking protests to come.
Top of the world: Federer becomes oldest number one
Top of the world: Federer becomes oldest number one
Roger Federer became the oldest world number one on yesterday (Feb 16) when the 20-time Grand Slam title winner reached the semi-finals of the Rotterdam Open.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Maya Bay to close! Bus driver asleep? Thailand is 'least miserable! || February 16
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Maya Bay to close! Bus driver asleep? Thailand is 'least miserable! || February 16
PHUKET XTRA - February 16 Maya Bay to close for 4 months! Tour bus driver fall asleep in fatal crash! Thailand 'least miserable' in the world! 7 arrests in 8 days at Phuket checkpoint? 80,000 petitioners call on Deputy PM to be removed? Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Probe into alleged rape by DSI official to take six months
Probe into alleged rape by DSI official to take six months
BANGKOK: The Justice Ministry will conclude its investigation into the alleged rape and blackmail of a businesswoman by a senior official of the Department of Special Investigation within six months.
BISP put in a dominant performance at 2018 Senior Games
BISP put in a dominant performance at 2018 Senior Games
Well done to all players and coaches at the British International School, Phuket, (BISP) who took part in the Senior Games in Pattaya against 10 international schools from Thailand and Malaysia.
MontAzure launches three new luxury show suites
MontAzure launches three new luxury show suites
Buyers can now experience the flagship Twinpalms Residences on Kamala Beach
10 Mile International Run Phuket 2018
10 Mile International Run Phuket 2018
The Phuket race takes runners through Phuket’s beautiful lush settings, stunning sunrises, and backroads on the island’s northern side. The race spans over four distances: 10-mile (16 km), 5-mile (8 km), 3-mile (4.8 km), and 500-metre (for children aged 4-12 years). The top three finishers in the 10 and 5 mile categories receive a trophy. All finishers receive a medal and t-shirt. For more information and register on the website (Entry Deadline: 17 Mar) : https://www.thanyapura.com/event/supersports-10-mile-international-run-phuket-2018-presented-thanyapura/ 
Tour bus driver falls asleep, dies after crashing into power pole off Phuket
Tour bus driver falls asleep, dies after crashing into power pole off Phuket
PHUKET: The driver of a Chinese tour bus which crashed into a power pole in Krasom district of Phang Nga this morning (Feb 16), injuring 18 Chinese tourists, one seriously, fell asleep at the wheel, Takua Thung Police have confirmed.
Phuket’s annual Wat Chalong Fair returns
Phuket’s annual Wat Chalong Fair returns
PHUKET: For seven days and seven nights, the annual Wat Chalong Fair has returned for another year of fun and festivities at Phuket’s best-known temple, held each year coinciding with Chinese New Year.