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Poor test scores spur reform bid

The persistent failing of core subject examinations by Thai students, despite higher budgets every year, reflects glaring discrepancies in the country’s education, according to specialists.

Six passengers hospitalised after driver loses control of Phuket bound bus

PHUKET: Six people were hospitalised this morning (Feb 9) when the Phuket-bound Phuket-Hatyai bus they were travelling on missed a bend and crashed on Petchkasem Rd in Phang Nga.

Missing Phuket child recovering well, found alive six days later, 3km from home

PHUKET: Missing 3-year-old boy Jessadakorn Chaiyo, or “Nong DJ”, who was last seen at his family’s home in on Wednesday (Feb 3) was found alive, but weak, earlier today (Feb 9). He is now recovering at Vachira Phuket Hospital, n Phuet Town.

Phuket police: “help us identify this man”

PHUKET: Police and Vachira Hospital are asking for help in trying to identify a foreign man who died in the hospital’s ICU last night (Feb 8) after he collapsed and hit his head on the path on Bangla Rd on Saturday (Feb 6).

Valentines Day Romantic Dinner at Higher

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Police now believe Spaniard murder suspect acted alone

BANGKOK: Reversing earlier supposition that a Spanish man accused of kidnapping, killing and dismembering a compatriot was part of a gang, police said today (Feb 9) they now believe Artur Segarra acted alone.

Blue Party by Andaman Cruises

Phuket’s yachting scene is looking forward to Andaman Cruises’ lifestyle event called the “Blue Party”. It will be one of the highlights at the Thailand Yacht Show from 11-14 February. The stylish event will be featured by DJ Ro…

PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO - Chinese new year, tourist drowning, beach patrols, Thailand least miserable

PHUKET XTRA - February 9 Phuket Airport arrival crush, Chinese tourist drowning epidemic, storm surge in the Gulf of Thailand, Victory Park spending splurge, and Trang’s killer dad shoots himself.

BREAKING: Social media photos show 3 year old Nong DJ found alive in weak state

PHUKET: Photos posted onto a Facebook group in Phuket show a toddler who was found in a weak condition in a wooded area, are claimed to be that to be the 3-year-old boy who went missing from his home in Phuket a few days ago.

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