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Phuket Gecko Community School seeks partnership with parents

The education of a child is a shared responsibility, which is why Gecko Community School aims to establish genuine partnerships by working collaboratively with parents. Gecko sees families, teaching staff and children as equal partners in the learning process and encourages everyone involved to contribute to the school and local community in Phuket in a positive manner.

Phukets medical tourism in full bloom

PHUKET: The release of recent market survey data by C9 Hotelworks has revealed how Phuket’s medical tourism industry is in full bloom, but may face shifting core challenges in the year ahead.

The Culinary Journey continues with Master Chef Degan

Join us for the next installment in our Culinary Journey with celebrity judge of Indonesias MasterChef, Degan Septoadji with expertly crafted offerings combining refined artistry with time-tested tradition. Enjoy mouth watering a la carte offerings or…

Chinese RV arrivals in Phuket spur talks on total ban

PHUKET: Officials in Phuket are considering a total ban on recreational vehicles (RVs) following a recent influx of Chinese RV tourists parking up at tourist areas on the island.

DSI wants to question Thaksins son next week

BANGKOK: The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has summonsed the son of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, and his ex-wife’s secretary, for questioning on March 4 over alleged money-laundering in a B9.9-billion Krungthai Bank loan scandal.

Dirty Nellies gain ground on Natalie

The Patong Pool League has now been running for little over a month, and in last weeks matches Dirty Nellies tried their hardest to gain ground against league toppers Natalie Bar who dropped points last Thursday night (Feb 18) against Genuis Bar.

Phuket hit and run driver leaves one man dead, another injured

PHUKET: Police are currently searching for a hit and run truck driver who left one man for dead and another injured on bypass road last night (Feb 24). The driver had fled the scene by the time police arrived leaving the truck behind.

Phuket FC season start delayed, league position still unconfirmed

FOOTBALL: Those Phuket FC fans hoping to see a game any time soon will now have to wait as season kick off for all leagues has now been delayed.

Bam Bam shines in Patong Darts League

DARTS: Now it its seventh week, The 2016 Patong Darts League is now starting to see a leading team emerge from the pack. The Ting Tong Bar continued their winning streak by beating the Black Prince bar 9-7 giving them a five point lead at the top of the table.

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