Krabi Province News — Southern Thailand Updates
Laundry Shops and Cafes in Buriram Scramble to Survive New Tiered Electricity Rates, Say Profits Insufficient to Cover Rising Bills
Small business owners in Buriram's laundry and cafe sector fear the government's new tiered electricity rates will force them to close, as their high energy consumption already costs thousands monthly with insufficient profits to absorb fur
Phuket MP urges Parliament to end visa-free entry
Phuket's MP is calling on Parliament to end visa-free entry and tighten cannabis controls, citing damage to tourism and rising social issues on the island.
The Pizza Company to exit Cambodia, local brand to replace outlets
The Pizza Company is exiting Cambodia as its local operator launches a homegrown pizza brand to replace existing outlets following a corporate restructuring and ownership shift to Singapore-based investors.
Durian Vendors at Thai Market See Live-Selling Drama Differently—100 Baht Per Fruit Creates Divide
Online durian promotions selling fruit at 100 baht each have divided Thai Market vendors—some say it threatens their wholesale business, while others view it as normal retail strategy that attracts different customer segments.
Phuket selects top OTOP products for national stage
Phuket has chosen three OTOP products to showcase at the national competition, part of broader efforts to enhance local goods through better branding and sustainable practices.
NACC Phuket probes delayed Surin Beach ‘Skywalk’ project
The National Anti-Corruption Commission's Phuket office is investigating the stalled Surin Beach Skywalk project, which is nearly a year overdue with only 25% of work finished.
Songkhla MP Demands Home Repair Funds After Six Months of Incomplete Transfers; When Will Farmers Get Livestock Compensation?
A Songkhla MP demands answers on 1.098 billion baht in delayed home repair funds for over 60,000 flood-affected households in Hat Yai, six months after disaster struck, while 1,725 livestock farmers still await 114 million baht in compensat
Environment Minister Suchart Visits Laos to Strengthen Cross-Border Haze and PM2.5 Cooperation
Thailand's environment minister visited Laos to strengthen cross-border cooperation on haze and air quality under a trilateral strategy with Myanmar, focusing on joint action plans and wildfire monitoring through 2030.
Women’s fund push targets grassroots economy in Phuket
Phuket authorities are expanding financial support for women-led businesses and community groups through increased funding, debt relief, and stricter project monitoring under a new Women's Empowerment Fund initiative.
Crap shoot: Phuket eyes fertiliser push as global supply risks mount
Phuket is ramping up local fertiliser production as Thailand faces potential supply disruptions from Middle East tensions and seeks to reduce dependence on foreign imports.
Residents Alarmed After Discovering Crocodile-Like Footprints on Island in Mae Klong River
Residents in Kanchanaburi's Mae Klong River area discovered large animal footprints and drag marks on an island that resemble crocodile tracks, prompting authorities to warn locals against swimming until the creature is identified.
Andaman Health Hub Project Approved to Transform Phuket into a Global Wellness Destination
Thailand's Cabinet has approved a 6.43 billion baht health hub project led by Prince of Songkla University to transform Phuket into a global wellness destination, launching between 2027 and 2030.