Krabi Province News — Southern Thailand Updates
KATPRO Hosts Major Kickboxing Tournament in Phuket June 20-23, Champions Advance to Bangkok Professional Circuit
KATPRO hosts an international kickboxing tournament in Phuket June 20-23, with winners advancing to Bangkok for professional opportunities and prize money up to $2,000.
Interior Trade Department Recruits Buyers for 100 Tons of Golden Rambutan from Trat Province to Combat Price Collapse
The Interior Trade Department is recruiting buyers for 100 tons of golden rambutan from Trat Province after prices collapsed to 15 baht per kilogram, distributing the fruit through government agencies and tourism events to stabilize the mar
Minister Suchart Leads Natural Resources Team to Sichang Island to Monitor Royal Initiative Projects
Natural Resources Minister Suchart Chomklin inspected royal initiative projects on Sichang Island, monitoring progress across water management, waste treatment, clean energy, and tourism development with senior officials and the King's secr
Sirawit Falls to South Korea, Misses Medal at Asian Taekwondo Championships
Thailand's taekwondo team failed to medal at the Asian Championships in Mongolia, with SEA Games champion Sirawit losing to South Korea's Yang Hee Chan in the semi-finals despite previous victories over the same opponent.
Yodiq Ananat Leads 28 Fighters Through Weigh-Ins Ahead of Tonight's Fights
All 28 fighters cleared weigh-ins for ONE Championship's double-header at Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium on May 22, headlined by Yodiq Ananat facing Russia's Kiamran Nabati in a bantamweight Muay Thai clash.
Preparing for Monsoon Season: Chao Phraya Dam Mobilizes Machinery to Clear Tens of Thousands of Water Hyacinths Upstream
The Chao Phraya Dam has deployed boats and heavy machinery to remove tens of thousands of water hyacinths and debris upstream before monsoon season, ensuring drainage systems operate properly during potential flooding.
Phuket MP presses Freedom Beach land scandal probe
A Phuket MP has called for continued investigation into the Freedom Beach land scandal, noting that another retired senior official requires scrutiny alongside the Royal Forest Department's clarification.
Shop owner in hot water again after clash with Chinese tourists
A Phuket Old Town shop owner facing renewed criticism after a viral video showed him in a heated clash with Chinese tourists outside his Yaowarat Road shop, months after controversy over charging visitors a B40 entry fee.
Phuket Governor calls for clearer definition of ‘influential figures’
Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn called for stricter enforcement against public land encroachment and a clearer legal definition of "influential figures" to improve nationwide security operations.
Record 274 Climbers Summit Mount Everest in Single Day from Nepal Side, Breaking All-Time Record
A record 274 climbers summited Mount Everest on May 20 from the Nepal side, breaking the previous single-day record of 223 climbers set in 2019.
Phuket Town ‘Prison Park’ nears completion
PHUKET: Construction of the new public park at the site of the old Phuket Provincial Prison in Phuket Town is now more than 80% complete, with the project expected to open to the public by the middle of this year.
Phuket wins recognition for state land rights verification efforts
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Adul Chuthong has received an award recognising Phuket’s role in advancing land management policies aimed at improving land security and reducing inequality.