Krabi Province News — Southern Thailand Updates
Group Opposes Jewish New Year Events in Patong
PHUKET: The Phuket Land Protection Group has formally opposed Jewish New Year celebrations planned in Patong this week, citing concerns that the events could expose Phuket to security risks linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Krabi Woman Confronts Foreign Shopper Over Queue Cut
A Krabi woman confronted a foreign shopper at a Makro supermarket after he cut in line and made an offensive religious comment, later posting video of the incident on Facebook that prompted him to apologize.
Phuket Provincial Court Moves to New B262mn Building
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Court will move to a new building on Chao Fa Rd in Phuket Town and begin serving the public there from Oct 1, court officials have announced.
Phuket Hosts Regional Witness Protection Summit
PHUKET: Senior justice officials and witness protection agencies from five countries met in Phuket this week to discuss cooperation on protecting witnesses involved in transnational crime.
Eye Inflammation Cases Surge 220% in Betong from Indonesian Smoke
Eye inflammation cases have surged 220% in Betong, Yala province, as smoke from Indonesian wildfires triggers respiratory and cardiovascular health issues despite current air quality readings showing improvement.
Nakhon Si Thammarat Orders Investigation Into Doctor's X-Ray System Complaint
Provincial health authorities are investigating after a viral video showed a doctor unable to access X-ray images at Maharaj Nakhon Si Thammarat Hospital, with officials blaming the issue on system upgrades but acknowledging poor staff comm
Doctor Blasts Hospital Over Missing X-Ray Films for 50 Patients
A southern Thailand doctor publicly confronted hospital staff after X-ray images for 50 patients vanished from the system, forcing examinations to be cancelled and patients sent home without proper care.
Wild Elephant Wanders Through Community Near Khao Yai
A wild bull elephant known as Biang Lek left Khao Yai National Park and wandered through a nearby community in Nakhon Ratchasima on Monday evening, prompting park officers to manage the situation and keep residents at safe distance.
Pro Thai and aT Launch K-Food Festival in Chiang Mai
Pro Thai and Korea's aT launch "Enjoy K-Food 2026" festival featuring Korean snacks, instant noodles, and new items like crispy Bbangbujang pastries across nine Rimping Supermarket branches in Chiang Mai through September 16.
Phatthalung Reclaims Swiftlet Nest Island, Seeks New Concession Holder
Phatthalung Province reclaimed its swiftlet nest islands from a private concession holder and deployed 60 officials to patrol the caves while searching for a new management partner to oversee the valuable bird's nest resource.
Eight Resort Owners Voluntarily Demolishing Structures at Thaplan National Park
Eight resort owners at Thaplan National Park have voluntarily requested permission to demolish their structures as authorities intensify efforts to reclaim illegally encroached land, with two owners already begun demolition work.
Mae Hong Son Border Trade Route Reopens After Landslide
Heavy rain and landslides closed Mae Hong Son's key border trade route to Myanmar for a period, but authorities have cleared the debris and reopened the Huai Phueng crossing to resume normal operations.