Krabi Province News — Southern Thailand Updates
Phuket Health Officials Report Mental Health Care Progress
Phuket health officials say they've achieved most mental health targets for the year, though care for high-risk psychiatric patients and children with ADHD needs urgent attention.
Phuket Government Offices Close for Queen Mother's Birthday
Government offices and banks across Phuket will close Wednesday for the Queen Mother's birthday, a national holiday also observed as Thailand's Mother's Day.
Phuket Community Faces Power Cuts Over Land Dispute
Over 100 residents in Phuket's Pracha Samakkee Community appealed to provincial officials for help after being threatened with electricity disconnection due to an ongoing land dispute affecting their homes.
Ratsada Inks Deal to Bury Power Lines
PHUKET: Ratsada Municipality has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) to begin work on a project to place power lines underground along key roads in the municipality.
Road Project Stalls as Contract Deadline Looms in Two Months
A 4.99 million baht road project in Khao Wang District faces near-certain failure with only two months left before its September deadline, as no construction work has begun despite a 120-day timeline that started in May.
Andaman Tourism Boats Tapped for Safety and Conservation Program
Two government agencies launched a joint maritime safety and conservation program for tourism boats in the Andaman, establishing new regulations at three pilot sites including Koh Racha and the Surin Islands to protect coral reefs and manag
Seven Large Sinkholes Appear in Phu Phaman Agricultural Area
Seven large sinkholes have emerged in farmland in Phu Phaman District, Khon Kaen Province, with each expanding and causing alarm among residents. District officials are investigating the phenomenon in the Ban Wang Wang Charoen area.
American YouTuber Departs Thailand for Vietnam After Six Years
Ben Marriott, an American YouTuber, left Thailand for Vietnam after six years, citing narrowing value and slower economic growth, though critics note Thailand retains advantages in healthcare, ownership rights, and infrastructure that his v
Thailand Recalls Star Volleyball Player for SEA V Cup in Chiang Mai
Thailand has recalled star volleyball player Chatchachon Moksoree to the national team after recovering from injury, ahead of the SEA V Cup leg two tournament set for August 7-9 in Chiang Mai.
Mobile Blood Donation Clinics Set for August
Mobile blood donation clinics will visit Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi throughout August to help maintain regional blood supplies, according to health authorities.
Hospital Releases Timeline After Emergency Patient Turned Away
Sarphi Hospital in Chiang Mai released a detailed timeline after a viral video accused staff of delaying treatment for an emergency kidney patient who was ultimately transferred elsewhere.
Thailand Orders Box Jellyfish Alert After Teen Dies
A 13-year-old boy died from box jellyfish poisoning at a Nakhon Si Thammarat beach, prompting authorities to issue alerts and intensify public education on jellyfish prevention and proper first-aid procedures including vinegar treatment.