Krabi Province News — Southern Thailand Updates
Thai Bank Offers Solar Rooftop Loans With Up To 50,000 Baht Support
The Government Housing Bank launches Solar Rooftop loans at Hat Yai Financial Expo offering interest rates as low as 0.99% and up to 50,000 baht in installation subsidies for energy-efficient homes.
Archaeologists Begin Excavating Ancient Human Remains At Don Yai Thong
Archaeologists in Phetchaburi province have begun extracting ancient human skeletal remains from the Don Yai Thong site, with nine skeletons and bronze drums expected to be recovered over approximately one month due to deteriorating ground
Doctors Remove Stone-Like Mass From Woman's Body
Surgeons at Hatyai Hospital in Songkhla removed a 10-12 centimetre stone-like mass from a 47-year-old woman's body after she endured three years of chronic pelvic pain, which she attributed to a ritual undergone in Indonesia years earlier.
Phuket Luxury Real Estate Market Stays Strong
Phuket's luxury property market is expected to stay robust in 2024, supported by strong foreign interest and increasing land values despite growing competition among developers.
Hong Kong Removes AI K-pop Anti-Drug Video
Hong Kong’s Correctional Services Department removed an AI generated anti-drug video, after critics raised concern it made substances look too appealing.
PSU Opens Advanced Microscopic Dentistry Center in Southern Thailand
Prince of Songkla University inaugurated an advanced microscopic dentistry center on June 26, featuring 21 treatment units with over 10 dental microscopes—the first and largest facility of its kind in Southern Thailand. The PSU-ME Center wi
Nine Phuket Schools Recognized For Anti-Corruption Education
Nine Phuket schools received recognition for their efforts in teaching students anti-corruption values as part of a broader push to strengthen transparency and good governance across the province.
Thai Military Shows ASEAN Observers Border Fence With Cambodia
Thai military invited ASEAN observers to inspect a border fence under construction with Cambodia in Chanthaburi Province, asserting the project is over 45% complete and fully compliant with international law.
Phuket Sets July Deadline for Hotel Licensing Applications
Hotel and entertainment venue operators in Phuket have until July 2, 2026 to apply for licenses and enter legal operations under a new deadline set by the provincial governor.
Chao Phraya Riverbank Wall Collapses in Ang Thong
A 100-metre stone embankment along the Chao Phraya River collapsed in Ang Thong province on July 1, with authorities moving fishing platforms away and investigating the cause to prevent further erosion.
Phuket Governor Opens Residence For Public Concerns
Phuket Governor Chotinrin Kerdsum is hosting an open house at his official residence on Friday to hear directly from residents about local concerns and ideas for improving the island.
Phuket Cannabis Shops Face Closure Over Licensing
PHUKET: The number of cannabis retail outlets in Phuket is expected to fall sharply over the next three years as businesses are required to meet stricter medical licensing requirements under new Ministry of Public Health regulations.