Krabi Province News — Southern Thailand Updates
Phuket Lawmaker Pushes Government to Speed Up Katu-Patong Expressway
A Phuket lawmaker urges the government to accelerate the long-delayed Katu-Patong expressway project, which residents have awaited over 30 years as traffic congestion between the two areas continues to burden the economy. The Expressway Aut
Giant Pine Tree Falls at Doi Suthep Temple in Chiang Mai
A 61-year-old pine tree collapsed at Doi Suthep Temple in Chiang Mai on September 14, damaging one vehicle and narrowly missing shops, though no injuries were reported. The incident has prompted calls for systematic safety inspections of la
Phuket Expressway Heads to Cabinet in December
PHUKET: The first phase of the long-delayed Phuket Expressway project is expected to be submitted to the Cabinet for approval in December, with construction scheduled to start in October next year.
Environment Minister Orders Probe After Wastewater Dumped at Cha-Am Beach
Wastewater was accidentally discharged into Cha-Am Beach on September 12 when contractors replaced a pumping station without notifying supervisors; the Environment Minister ordered an investigation, though preliminary water quality tests sh
Olive Ridley Turtle Rescued From Nai Yang Beach
PHUKET: An adult female Olive Ridley sea turtle has been rescued from Nai Yang Beach after being found stranded and taken to a marine animal rescue centre for treatment.
Politician Meets Rock Star Sek Loso During Southern Concert Tour
Police Colonel Thawee Sodsong, a parliament member, met rock star Sek Loso at a Hat Yai restaurant during the artist's southern concert tour, where they discussed border region development and exchanged encouragement.
Thailand Open Cycling Event Successfully Develops New National Team Talent
Thailand's cycling federation successfully concluded its national Thailand Open series in Phichit Province, using the annual events to identify and develop emerging young talent for future national team selection and international competiti
Politician Honors Southern Border Islamic Schools as Cultural Heritage
MP Tawee Sodsai attended a wedding in Yala province where he praised Islamic schools as valuable cultural heritage, reaffirming his commitment to supporting southern border communities.
EEC Sustainability Expo Bridges Business and Community in Rayong
The EEC Sustainability Expo 2026 at Central Rayong mall through September 13 connects local communities and businesses to create economic opportunities while promoting environmental stewardship across Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor re
Nadaka Wins Kickboxing Debut Against Myanmar Fighter
Nadaka Yoshinari, ONE Championship's Muay Thai atomweight champion, won his kickboxing debut against Myanmar's Har Leng Oom by decision at One Samurai 3 in Yokohama on September 12.
Patong Hosts Peaceful Jewish New Year Protest
PHUKET: The protest against a Jewish New Year celebration in Patong remained small and peaceful yesterday (Sept 11), with more than 100 people marching through the resort town before gathering outside Chabad House Patong.
Sacred Coin Market Reels as Prices Plummet After Monk Scandal
Sacred amulet prices in Udon Thani have crashed following a monk scandal, with previously million-baht coins now trading for tens of thousands of baht as collectors lose confidence.