Krabi Province News — Southern Thailand Updates
Phuket Launches Forest Encroachment Investigation
Phuket authorities deployed six teams to investigate eight suspected illegal forest encroachments as part of a government-led crackdown on unauthorized land occupation.
Thailand Launches Operation to Reclaim Phuket Forests
Thailand's Forestry Department launched Operation Reclaim Phuket Forests to combat illegal land seizure and encroachment across eight key areas, investigating whether land ownership documents were issued legally and targeting suspected shel
Woman Shocked by Electric Shock in Jacuzzi at Pool Villa
A woman received an electric shock while using a jacuzzi at a Phetchaburi pool villa in late July, alarming her when the manager dismissed her concerns and claimed no one had ever been shocked there before.
Phuket Honors 24 Businesses in Rising Brand Awards
PHUKET: Phuket officials have recognised 24 local businesses under its “Phuket Rising Brand 2026” programme, as the province pushes entrepreneurs to strengthen their brands and compete in national and international markets.
Vietnam Women's Volleyball Coach Withdraws From Thailand Tournament
Vietnam's women's volleyball head coach withdrew from the SEA V CUP 2026 second leg in Chiang Mai after his team's 0-3 loss to Thailand in the first leg, replaced by an under-18 coach.
Rabbit Farming Thrives as Trang Breeder Supplies Southern Thailand
A Trang farmer has built a thriving rabbit farm producing over 100 rabbits monthly for meat and decorative markets across southern Thailand, generating 15,000–18,000 baht in monthly income with minimal local competition.
Officials Rule Out Illegal Logging in Salween River Log Raft
Authorities seized dozens of aged logs found along the Salween River in Mae Hong Son, but officials say the discovery likely represents villager-collected driftwood rather than illegal timber smuggling that hasn't occurred in the region for
Vehicle Billows White Smoke on Phuket Mountain Road
A vehicle billowed thick white smoke on a Phuket mountain road in Karon subdistrict on August 3, severely limiting visibility for following drivers and sparking online debate about the cause.
Nan Villages Struggle 50 Years Without Bridge Over Stream
Farmers in four Nan villages have struggled for 50 years without a bridge over Samun Stream, forcing them to manually drag crops across water during monsoon season and causing significant product damage and transport delays.
Rayong Governor Orders Three-Day Cleanup of Illegal Soil Dumping
Rayong Governor orders a three-day cleanup after dark-colored, foul-smelling soil from Omtasity Industrial Estate was illegally dumped on community land in Nikhom Pattana District due to a communication breakdown.
Andaman Kreuphanich Wins Phuket PPAO By-Election
PHUKET: Andaman Kreuphanich of the Yat Dai Party has won the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) Council by-election for Constituency 4 in Thalang after receiving 3,019 votes as the sole candidate.
Phuket Fish Market Set for Expansion and Port Upgrades
PHUKET: Plans to expand the role of Phuket’s main fish market and improve facilities at the island’s fishing port were outlined during a visit by Deputy Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Piyarat Tiyapairat on Saturday (Aug 1).