Krabi Province News — Southern Thailand Updates
Beloved Rescue Elephant Pang Bua Suan Dies After 8 Years Bedridden
Pang Bua Suan, a paralyzed rescue elephant at Krabi Elephant Hospital, died September 6 after spending more than eight years bedridden from a spinal injury sustained years ago. Organ failure was the likely cause, according to initial autops
Phuket Speeds Up ED Visa Processing Review
PHUKET: Phuket officials say they are reviewing the process for certifying visa documents for foreign students after an administrative problem somehow contributed to visa overstays on the island.
Chachoengsao Orders Jewish Cemetery Demolished Within Seven Days
Chachoengsao's provincial governor has ordered the Jewish Cemetery in Ban Khlong demolished and all remains relocated within seven days after the facility's license expired and failed to meet legal location requirements.
Bang Kla Residents Demand Investigation Into Jewish Cemetery Over Illegal Burials
Bang Kla residents have filed a complaint against Jewish Cemetery Thailand over illegal burials, citing safety and environmental concerns in an area near schools, water sources, and homes. The district officer has refused to renew the cemet
Food Delivery Rider Rescues Driver From Canal, Dismisses Hero Label
A delivery rider in Ratchaburi Province pulled a car driver from an irrigation canal after the vehicle plunged in during his food delivery route on August 6, though he downplayed his actions as a natural response rather than heroism.
Chiang Rai Monitors Sai River Flood Risk After Heavy Myanmar Rains
Heavy rainfall in northern Myanmar caused the Sai River to rise above normal levels in Chiang Rai's Mae Sai District, with water breaching embankments in Tachileik across the border, though conditions are improving as levels recede.
Lampun Launches Free Electric Bus Service for Six Months
Lampun launches a free electric bus service starting September 8 for six months, operating on two circular routes with real-time tracking via the TSB Go Plus app to serve commuters across the city.
Mai Khao Marks 20th Annual Mawlid Fair
PHUKET: The 20th annual Mawlid fair in Mai Khao opened on Friday (Sept 4), bringing together Muslim religious leaders, local officials and residents for three days of religious, cultural and community activities.
Phuket Revokes 35 Cannabis Shop Licences
Provincial authorities revoked 35 cannabis shop licenses in Phuket and suspended 112 others following inspections of retail operations.
Phuket Installs Garbage Traps in Wastewater Channel
Phuket City Municipality is installing steel grating in a wastewater channel at the Phuket City Care Center construction site to prevent garbage from contaminating the treatment pond.
Influenza Cases Surge at Phuket Hospital
PHUKET: Influenza was the most frequently reported communicable disease requiring monitoring at Vachira Phuket Hospital during the week of Aug 24-30, accounting for 119 of the 347 cases recorded, including one death.
Dive Boats Seized for Illegal Mooring at Racha Yai
PHUKET: Two boats and their operators have been arrested after allegedly mooring for several days in a way that risked damaging coral reefs at Racha Yai Island off Phuket.