Krabi Province News — Southern Thailand Updates
Phuket Revokes Two Cannabis Shop Licences
PHUKET: Mueang District officials have moved to revoke the licences of two cannabis shops and suspend the licence of another for 90 days after inspections found breaches of licence conditions.
Phuket Tourism Committee Hears Resident Growth Concerns
Phuket's tourism committee is addressing resident concerns over traffic congestion, waste management, and rising living costs as it develops a sustainable growth strategy for the island.
Phuket Land Dispute Triggers Mass Eviction Lawsuits
Over 669 households in Phuket's Chalong district face eviction as a decades-old land dispute escalates, leaving more than 3,000 residents seeking government assistance to find alternative housing during the legal battle.
Phuket Nightclubs Face Back-to-Back Inspections
PHUKET: Officials from Mueang Phuket District Office inspected two entertainment venues in Phuket Town on consecutive nights as part of ongoing checks for drugs, weapons and licensing violations.
Buriram Road Potholes Damage Over 30 Vehicles
Over 30 vehicles have suffered tire damage and blowouts from severe potholes on a 1-kilometer stretch of road in Buriram's Lahan Sai district, with locals warning the hazard worsens at night and during rain.
Villagers Carry Motorcycles Across Flooded Stream to Hunt Mushrooms
Villagers in Sukhothai's flooded forests carry motorcycles across swollen streams by hand to reach mushroom-harvesting grounds during peak season, earning up to 2,000 baht daily.
Myanmar Contestant Wins Media Favorite at Phuket Beauty Pageant
Aung Min Thu from Myanmar won the Reporter's Favorite Award at the Mister International 2026 pageant in Phuket, impressing judges and media during the swimsuit competition on September 19th.
Chabad House Goods Seized Over Import Documentation Issues
PHUKET: Goods at Chabad House in Patong have been temporarily seized while authorities check their import documents, with officials also finding products without Thai-language labels during a multi-agency inspection.
Officers Search Stream After Crocodile Report Suspected AI Image
Officers in Chon Buri searched a stream after a child reported seeing a crocodile but found nothing; authorities suspect the photograph may have been AI-generated.
Noodle Vendor Brings 11-Month-Old Along on Daily Sales Route
A 27-year-old noodle vendor in Chon Buri brings her 11-month-old baby along on her motorcycle sidecar while selling noodles at markets and factories, securing the infant with a tied shirt. The woman says the arrangement allows her to earn i
Rayong Residents Plead for Drainage Solution as Floods Recur
Residents in a low-lying Rayong community are pleading for urgent drainage improvements after heavy rain repeatedly floods rental homes with water half a meter deep, with undersized pipes unable to handle rainfall volume.
Turkey Wins King of Andaman Swimsuit Title
Turkey's Dogukan Navdar won the King of Andaman 2026 swimsuit competition at the Mister International pageant in Phuket on September 19, also earning Best Beach Body honors.