Krabi Province News — Southern Thailand Updates
Phuket showcases new royal fabric designs
Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn unveiled 2026 royal fabric designs gifted by Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya, aimed at promoting Thai textiles and raising local craftsmanship to global levels.
Phuket airport moves closer to net-zero target
Phuket International Airport earned Level 2 certification in the global Airport Carbon Accreditation program, advancing its commitment to reaching net-zero emissions.
Chachoengsao Sharks Announce Contract Extension for Brazilian Defender Horge Filippe
Brazilian defender Horge Filippe has extended his contract with Chachoengsao FC after a standout 2025/26 season in which he appeared in all 27 matches and helped the team finish 8th in the Thai League standings.
Myanmar military claims recapture of Thai border town
YANGON: Myanmar’s military claimed today (May 20) to have recaptured a town on the Thai border, expanding the frontier trade crossings it claims to control in the grinding civil war.
Senate panel backs Phuket Metropolis proposal
A Senate panel has endorsed a plan to elevate Phuket to a special administrative region with an independently elected governor, aimed at giving the island greater autonomy over development, finances and services.
Phuket officials aim to reduce road accidents
Phuket officials are strengthening road safety coordination between agencies to reduce accidents and fatalities in high-risk areas across the island.
Thailand and Myanmar to Link Monitoring Systems and Share Air Pollution Data
Thailand and Myanmar agreed to integrate air pollution monitoring systems and share data to combat transboundary haze affecting the region, with Thailand providing technical support to strengthen Myanmar's environmental infrastructure under
Thailand and Myanmar Integrate Platform and Share Big Data to Combat Transboundary Haze Sustainably
Thailand and Myanmar are integrating data platforms and sharing technology to combat annual transboundary haze under a joint strategy through 2030, with Myanmar reporting a 12 percent reduction in hotspots this year.
PM’s office inspector pushes Phuket flood action
PHUKET: Phuket officials have urged urgent action to improve flood prevention infrastructure in Wichit after inspecting a canal retaining wall project aimed at easing water flow through flood-prone communities.
Phuket launches fifth annual back-to-school support project
PHUKET: Phuket officials have launched the fifth annual ‘New School Year Project: Sending Children to School’ initiative aimed at helping underprivileged students across the island prepare for the new academic year.
Regional Army Chief Inspects Border Blast Site Near Cambodia
A Thai regional army commander inspected a border base in Sisaket Province near Cambodia following reports of an explosion on May 14, finding no evidence of ordnance at the site while distributing supplies to troops.
Highway works to affect Patong Hill, Bang Khu underpass
Motorists should expect delays on Phra Baramee Road between Kathu and Patong this week as highway resurfacing work and overnight Bang Khu Underpass closures for Smart City upgrades take place.