Krabi Province News — Southern Thailand Updates
Foreign tourists filmed fighting on Patong street
A street fight involving multiple foreign tourists was filmed on a Patong road in Phuket, renewing concerns about violence in the popular nightlife district and prompting calls for stricter law enforcement.
Speedboat gutted in Ao Makham fire
A speedboat operated by Love Andaman was completely destroyed by fire while anchored in Ao Makham Bay off Phuket on May 10, prompting an emergency response from fireboats and rescue crews.
Panomdongruek residents celebrate rising cassava prices after border checkpoint closure blocks Cambodian imports
Cassava farmers in Surin's border region are celebrating doubled prices after Thailand closed its checkpoint with Cambodia, blocking cheaper imports and allowing local producers to profit as they prepare for the next planting season.
Agriculture Ministry Tackles Drought in Kalasin, Promotes 'Khao Khao Vang' Rice to Boost Community Income
Thailand's Agriculture Ministry is expanding water storage in drought-hit Kalasin province while promoting a native rice variety that has nearly doubled yields to boost farmer incomes. Deputy Agriculture Minister Watcharapol Khaokhwam visit
Three Indian tourists die after collapsing at popular Kamala beach club
Three Indian tourists died after collapsing at a Kamala beach club early Saturday, with police confirming all hospitalized men tested positive for drugs in their systems.
Idea Explodes with Dominant Form! Wins in Single Lead – "Tee" Secures Double Podium at ARRC Buriram
Yamaha Thailand rider "Idea" dominated the Asia Production 250cc class at the ARRC Buriram round, while teammate "Tee" secured a double podium finish in SuperSport 600cc to keep his championship hopes alive.
Phuket MP Blasts Prime Minister for Dodging Freedom Beach Inspection, Ignoring Officials' Pleas—Are 'Influential Groups' Untouchable?
Phuket MP Chalermphong Saengdee accused Prime Minister Anutin of dodging a Freedom Beach inspection, questioning whether he feared mafia influence while unresolved issues from land encroachment to drug trafficking plague the province.
Prime Minister Cancels Freedom Beach Visit
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul canceled his scheduled inspection of Freedom Beach in Phuket to address urgent matters requiring his immediate departure to Ranong Province.
Superlek Reveals Assadullah as Fearsome but Ready to Fight Flyweight if Opportunity Comes
ONE Championship flyweight kickboxing champion Superlek Kiatmoo9 returns to action against heavy-handed Russian boxer Abdulla Dayakayev under Muay Thai rules at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium on May 15, 2025, confident in his conditioning and read
Chinese Tourists Accused of Spearfishing Protected Parrotfish at Phuket’s Kata Beach
Chinese tourists were caught spearfishing protected parrotfish during a night dive at Kata Beach in Phuket, prompting local outrage over the illegal activity.
Royal Irrigation Department Clarifies Cha-Uad–Phraek Muang Canal Dredging Project Phase 2
The Royal Irrigation Department is nearing completion of Phase 2 dredging on the Cha-Uad–Phraek Muang Canal in Nakhon Si Thammarat, removing 1.91 million cubic meters of sediment to improve water drainage and flood management for over 80,00
PM Cracks Down on Bang Tao Beach, Vows Zero Tolerance for Gangsters and Warns They'll Face Real Consequences
Prime Minister Anuthon Cracks down on illegal encroachments at Bang Tao Beach in Phuket, vowing zero tolerance for gangsters intimidating residents and pledging severe consequences for criminal elements operating in the area.