Krabi Province News — Southern Thailand Updates
Phuket Businesses Back End of 60-Day Free Visa, Accept Short-Term Dip in Tourism
Phuket business leaders support ending the 60-day visa-free policy for foreign tourists, accepting a temporary drop in visitor numbers as they revert to country-specific 30-day entry rules.
Forestry Department Orders Urgent Demolition of Illegal Structures at Nui Beach
The Royal Forestry Department has ordered the removal of 11 illegal structures from a protected forest zone at Nui Beach in Phuket, with a deadline of June 5th, 2026.
Pattani Advances to Thai League After Penalty Shootout Victory Over Nongbua
Pattani FC secured their first-ever promotion to Thailand's top division after defeating Nongbua Pitchaya on penalties in a League 2 playoff final, winning 5-4 in the shootout after the aggregate score remained 3-3.
Chumphon Municipality Mayor Explains Support Banners for Land Bridge Project, Calls It a Democratic Right
Chumphon Municipality mayor defends support banners for a proposed land bridge project as a democratic right, after social media backlash over five signs installed across the city. He emphasized that both supporters and opponents can freely
Storm Batters Phichit! Thai BMX Championship Round 3 Nearly Called Off Mid-Event
A severe storm toppled nearly 20 tents at the Thai BMX Championship in Phichit on May 22, but officials cleared the grounds overnight and the finals proceeded as scheduled, with national cyclist Gomethi Sukprasert winning the men's open cla
Bangkok United Signs John-Patrick Strauss, German-Filipino Defender
Bangkok United signs 30-year-old German-Filipino defender John-Patrick Strauss, a Philippines international with over 100 Bundesliga 2 appearances and experience in Thai football.
Russian Fighter Falls to IQ's Striking Power! Young Champion Claims Victory at ONE The Inner Circle
Thai fighter Yodaikyuu earned a split decision victory over Russian powerhouse Kiamran Nabati in the bantamweight main event at ONE Championship's The Inner Circle at Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium on May 22.
Liu Mengyang Defeats Gabriel Pereira by Unanimous Decision at ONE The Inner Circle
Chinese fighter Liu Mengyang defeated Venezuelan Gabriel Pereira by unanimous decision in a featherweight kickboxing bout at ONE Championship's The Inner Circle event held at Lumpinee Stadium on May 22.
Freddy Hackett to Claim Victory Over Yunis Aanan in ONE The Inner Circle Muay Thai Bout
Freddy Hackett defeated 18-year-old Yunis Aanan by unanimous decision in a strawweight muay thai bout at ONE The Inner Circle from Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium on May 22.
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