Krabi Province News — Southern Thailand Updates
Yamaha Backs Pattani FC Entry Into Thai Premier League
Yamaha Motor is backing Pattani FC's entry into Thailand's top-tier Thai League 1 for the 2026/27 season, marking a historic milestone for football in the country's southern border region.
NACC Inspects B200 Million Phuket Ferry Pier Project
NACC inspectors examined a 200-million-baht ferry pier development at Ao Por Bay in Phuket's Thalang district as part of a routine review of mid-sized government construction projects.
Phuket Tourism Shifts Focus From Volume to Value
Phuket tourism officials are moving away from chasing visitor numbers, instead prioritizing higher-spending tourists and sustainable development to improve local quality of life.
Phuket Ranks Third in Mild COVID Cases Across Thailand
Phuket ranks third nationwide in COVID-19 cases, though infections remain mild with symptoms resembling the common cold, the Department of Disease Control reports.
PACC Investigates Delays in Phuket Hotel Licensing Process
Thailand's anti-corruption watchdog is investigating unexplained delays in Phuket's hotel licensing approvals, conducting inspections of applicant properties to determine why some permits have stalled.
Songkhla Tourism Revenue Hits 32 Billion Baht
Songkhla's tourism revenue reached 32 billion baht in the first seven months of 2026, with authorities forecasting over 55 billion baht for the full year, driven by strong arrivals from Malaysia and Singapore.
BISP Opens New Senior Study Centre in Phuket
British International School Phuket launched a new Senior School Study Centre on August 18, offering students a modern facility for independent study and collaborative learning.
Lion Motorsport Dominates GT3 Podium at Sepang
Lion Motorsport Thailand claimed a dominant 1-2 finish in the GT3 class at Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia, with Piti's Honda NSX GT3 edging out Vorawuth's Ferrari 296 GT3 on the final lap of Round 6.
Toyota Gazoo Racing Thailand Claims Podium Finish at Sepang GT4 Race
Toyota Gazoo Racing Thailand earned multiple podium finishes at the Sepang GT4 race in Malaysia, with its two Toyota GR Supra GT4 cars securing third-place results across both night and day race formats.
Piti and Kantsak Claim GT3 Night Race Win at Sepang
Piti Phiromphakdi and Kantsak Kusiri won the Supercar GT3 night race at Sepang when the original leader received a pit stop penalty, moving their Honda NSX from second place to first on August 22.
Surat Thani Seeks Deportation of Israeli and French Nationals Over Flag Row
Surat Thani authorities are seeking to deport an Israeli restaurant owner and French businessman after their dispute over a Palestinian flag display at Koh Samui sparked social media escalation and threats of violence affecting the island's
Eight Teachers Battle Flooded Rivers in 48-Km Trek Home
Eight teachers from a remote school in Mae Hong Son Province safely completed a grueling 48-kilometer trek home Friday, crossing 29 swollen streams over eight hours despite severe flooding.