Krabi Province News — Southern Thailand Updates
Medical Graduate Wins Miss Universe Phuket 2026
PHUKET: Medical graduate Nam-Ing Suttida Iadpoo was crowned Miss Universe Phuket 2026 on Saturday night (June 27), earning the right to represent the island at this years Miss Universe Thailand competition.
Phuket Authorities Crack Down on Forest Encroachment
Phuket authorities launched a coordinated operation on June 29th to investigate illegal encroachment on protected forest land in the Kamala Hills, led by Mueang Phuket District Chief Siwatch Rawangkul.
Deputy Transport Minister Oversees Koh Kaew Pier U-Turn Project, Assures 2028 Delivery
A major highway improvement project near Koh Kaew Pier in Phuket aims to ease traffic congestion and boost road safety, with completion targeted for 2028.
Phuket Welcomes New Governor
Chotnarin Kerdsom officially took office as Phuket's new governor on Monday, replacing his predecessor following a cabinet-approved transfer.
Kathu–Patong Tunnel Project Moves Closer to Approval
Phuket's long-delayed Kathu–Patong expressway tunnel project is expected to reach Cabinet approval in late 2026, Deputy Transport Minister Sornpetch Boonyamanee confirmed during a site visit to assess infrastructure progress.
AOT Pushes Forward with Hat Yai Airport Improvements, Focusing on Passenger Touch Points
Airports of Thailand is upgrading Hat Yai Airport to enhance passenger experience, with renovations showcasing the region's diverse Thai, Chinese, and Muslim cultures set to complete by September 2025.
New Phuket Governor Takes Office
PHUKET: New Phuket Governor Chotinrin Kerdsum officially began his duties yesterday (June 29), arriving at Phuket Provincial Hall to take up the provinces top administrative post.
Deputy Minister of Transport inspects Phuket jet-skis, airport taxis, piers
Deputy Minister of Transport Sanphet Bunyamanee inspected jet-ski operations, airport taxis, and Chalong Pier in Phuket, vowing to enhance safety standards and modernize transport services for the tourism sector.
House Committees visit Old Town, Phuket Pearl, talk waste
Five House committees visited Phuket to investigate hotel licensing, the pearl industry, and waste management issues to inform future legislative reforms.
House committees hit the beaches
Parliamentary committees conducted beach inspections across Phuket over the weekend, investigating illegal land use, unlicensed businesses, and blocked public access as part of a nationwide enforcement initiative ordered by the Prime Minist
Phuket hotel operators take legal vacuum fight to Parliament
Over 5,600 Phuket hotels are caught in a legal licensing vacuum, prompting small and medium-sized operators to escalate their dispute to Parliament after years of struggling to formalize their businesses.
House committee talks nominees, but not corruption
A House committee investigating corruption visited Phuket to examine illegal land encroachment and foreign nominee companies, though its official report omitted reference to ongoing corruption allegations in the province.