Krabi Province News — Southern Thailand Updates
Prameshwar Takes Office as Pattaya Mayor for Second Term
Prameshwar Gampichetsadh took office as Pattaya Mayor for his second term on July 7, 2026, after the Election Commission certified his election, with his new administrative team including four deputy mayors and multiple advisors.
Layan Beach Sees Limited New-Build Growth in 2026
Layan Beach's limited development space—trapped between national park land, existing resorts, and strict height restrictions—will constrain new construction through 2026, making it Phuket's first area to run out of buildable real estate.
Khao Yai Park Defends Firecracker Use on Wild Elephant
Khao Yai National Park defended its use of firecrackers on wild elephant Phlai Sarika in July, saying the animal was in musth and aggressively leading a herd into residential areas near Nakhon Nayok. Park officials established a review comm
Fisherman Saves Exhausted Monkey Found Swimming at Sea
A fisherman rescued an exhausted monkey struggling in the sea off Phuket after the animal swam more than five kilometres from Koh Siray, pulling it aboard and returning it safely to shore.
Nui Beach Demolition Order Upheld After Appeal Rejected
PHUKET: The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has rejected an appeal against an order requiring occupants of land encroaching on the Nui Beach area of Phuket to leave the protected forest and demolish 39 structures.
Minister Orders Crackdown on Phuket Forest Encroachment
Thailand's environment minister has ordered the Department of Forestry to crack down on illegal forest occupation in Phuket, rejecting investor appeals over protected land near Nui Beach that was developed without permission.
Man Praised for Freeing Sea Turtle From Fishing Net
A man freed a sea turtle tangled in discarded fishing net at Phuket's Layan Beach and released it safely back to sea, sparking calls for action against marine pollution.
Industrial Authority Cracks Down on Illegal Wastewater Dumping
Inspections of 19 factories at Amata City industrial park in Rayong found no illegal wastewater dumping, though authorities ordered fixes to water retention systems and drainage infrastructure after discovering excessive irrigation and soil
Giant PM Candle Wows Nakhon Ratchasima Festival
A master candle carver in Nakhon Ratchasima has sculpted a 190-centimeter-tall candle of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul for the Phimai Candle Festival, running July 28-29 at temples across the subdistrict before advancing to provincial
Tiger Black Floors Opponent, Earns Nearly 1.7M Baht Bonus
Tiger Black T. Pranburi49 recovered from a first-round knockdown to knockout Scottish striker Stephen Irwin in the second round at ONE Fight Night 45, earning a 1.7 million baht bonus.
Minister Rejects Forest Encroachment Appeal in Phuket
Thailand's Natural Resources Minister rejected an appeal from illegal forest occupants in Phuket's Nakakerd mountain reserve, upholding orders to demolish 39 structures near Nai Yang beach by July 9.
Jonathan Defends ONE Kickboxing Title Against Zhang
Jonathan Di Bella successfully defended his ONE Championship strawweight kickboxing title against Chinese challenger Zhang Peimian in a competitive points decision at Lumpinee Stadium on Friday.