Krabi Province News — Southern Thailand Updates
Libong Island Coral Bleaching Reaches 80% as Seawater Temperatures Soar; Fears of Crisis Similar to 2010
Coral bleaching has affected 80% of reefs around Libong Island in Trang Province as seawater temperatures soar, with tourism operators warning of a potential crisis worse than the 2010 event if conditions don't improve within weeks.
Kanchanaburi FC Chairman: Announcement on Former Vietnamese National Team Coach Phan Hang Sao Within 2-3 Days
Kanchanaburi FC has concluded negotiations with Vietnamese national team coach Phan Hang Sao following their relegation to Thailand's second division, with an official announcement expected within 2-3 days.
Bolt confirms continued operations in Thailand amid platform review
Bolt will continue operating in Thailand as regulators review its electronic platform certification, the ride-hailing company confirmed.
Defense Minister Urges Calm Over Military Weapons in Hands of Cambodian Gaming Boss; Investigation Underway on How They Went Missing
Defense Minister Gen. Adulyadej Boontherm urged calm over military weapons found in the possession of Cambodian gaming boss Ming Cheng Sun, while pledging a personal investigation into how the firearms went missing from military inventory.
Phuket launches ‘Thai Helps Thai’ support for mobile vendors
Phuket has launched a "Thai Helps Thai" initiative backed by the Ministry of Commerce to help mobile vendors distribute affordable goods throughout local communities, aiming to reduce living costs for residents.
Nominee crackdown to focus on tourist islands
Thai authorities are intensifying enforcement against nominee businesses, with the DBD and DSI joining forces to crack down on the practice particularly affecting tourist islands like Phuket.
KITE & ART FESTIVAL 2026
Prachuap Khiri Khan will host the Kite & Art Festival 2026, featuring spectacular colorful kites and artistic performances against a scenic coastal backdrop.
Residents in Two Provinces Fear Mysterious Crocodile Spotted in Canal, Urge Swift Capture
A mysterious crocodile spotted in Hok Klong canal near Chachoengsao and Nakhon Nayok provinces has alarmed residents, prompting officials from both provinces to coordinate a nighttime search using video evidence captured by a local mosque i
The Base Cherng Talay cleared by inspection
Phuket authorities inspected The Base Cherng Talay condominium project in Thalang to verify compliance and boost investor confidence before unit handovers to buyers.
Khao Khiao Open Zoo Director Receives National 'Silver Conch' Public Relations Award
Khao Khiao Open Zoo director Narongvit Chadchoy received Thailand's prestigious Silver Conch award for organizational excellence in public relations and communications. The national honor recognizes the zoo's conservation efforts and global
Community Networks Storm Government Office to Oppose Land Bridge and Southern Economic Corridor Bill, Fearing Loss of Regional Resources to Foreign Interests
About 100 southern Thai activists stormed Krabi Provincial Hall to oppose the Southern Economic Corridor Act and Land Bridge project, fearing foreign control of regional resources and demanding the government halt both initiatives.
Thai Military Constructs Reinforced Border Fence Along Thailand-Cambodia Border at Kilometer Markers 52-54 in Chanthaburi
Thai military is constructing a reinforced border fence spanning 1,310 meters at the Thailand-Cambodia border in Chanthaburi's Pong Nam Ron District to strengthen security, with completion targeted within 45 days.