Krabi Province News — Southern Thailand Updates
Phuket Cannabis Shops Face License Revocation
PHUKET: Four cannabis shops in Phuket Old Town are facing licence revocation after officials found multiple alleged breaches of cannabis regulations during a joint inspection on Friday (July 24).
Phuket Releases 300,000 Shrimp for King's Birthday
PHUKET: Local officials released 300,000 black tiger shrimp into coastal waters at Saphan Hin on Friday (July 24) as part of celebrations marking His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorns birthday tomorrow (July 28).
Nearly 1,000 Dancers Perform 12 Ancient Nora Moves at Nakhon Si Thammarat Stupa Festival
Nearly 1,000 dancers showcased all 12 traditional nora movements at Nakhon Si Thammarat's stupa festival, celebrating the UNESCO World Heritage site and the classical southern Thai dance form's cultural importance.
Delivery Driver Returns to Forest for Ritual After GPS-Assisted Ordeal
A delivery driver lost in a forest near Nakhon Ratchasima after following faulty GPS directions returned two days later with family to perform a spirit-appeasing ritual, during which a large tree suddenly collapsed nearby.
Wild Elephant Plai Duan Exits Khao Yai Park Again
Plai Duan, a wild elephant from Khao Yai National Park, was caught on video foraging through a residential home in Pak Chong district early Sunday morning. The elephant regularly leaves the park to search for food, a persistent problem auth
Bus Captain Uses Megaphone to Blast Taxis Illegally Parked at Bus Stop
A Thai Smile Bus captain used her bus megaphone to shame taxis illegally parked at a Bangkok bus stop, citing safety concerns and past near-collision accidents that polite requests have failed to prevent.
Over 600 Ancient Buddha Amulets Unearthed at Ratchaburi Temple
More than 600 ancient Buddha amulets were discovered in ceramic vessels buried beneath a statue at Wat Khlong Suwan Kiri temple in Ratchaburi during renovation work. The amulets, bearing marks of a revered 19th-century monk, vary in conditi
Phuket Cracks Down on Illegal Jet Ski Operators
Phuket authorities launched a sweeping enforcement campaign targeting unlicensed jet ski operators and nominee businesses across the island. The operation, led by Deputy Governor Romdon Hayiawa, aims to regulate the jet ski industry and eli
Toyota Launches Hilux Revo Racing Mania 2026 Season
Toyota launches the Hilux Revo Racing Mania 2026 season at Surat Thani Motorsport on August 1–2, featuring drag racing with over 100 vehicles, car customization displays, and an AI design competition for pickup truck enthusiasts across Sout
Undefeated Champ Shark Defends Belt Against Rising Challenger
Undefeated champion Shark Pranchai defends his Rajadamnern super featherweight title against rising challenger Yotkaew Jitmeuangnon this Saturday, with the champion's nearly 8-year winning streak on the line.
Phuket Roadworks Project Nears Completion After Nine-Month Delay
A B8 million road median project on Phuket's Chao Fa West Road is finally nearing completion after nine months of delays, with the remaining 200 metres expected finished by August 10.
Saraburi Mediation Resolves Vendor Dispute Over Market Space
Municipal officials in Saraburi resolved a dispute between a juice vendor and a motorcycle taxi lot after a fence illegally blocked the vendor's market access; both parties agreed to remove the obstruction and work together on a permanent s