Krabi Province News — Southern Thailand Updates
Myanmar military claims recapture of Thai border town
YANGON: Myanmar’s military claimed today (May 20) to have recaptured a town on the Thai border, expanding the frontier trade crossings it claims to control in the grinding civil war.
Senate panel backs Phuket Metropolis proposal
A Senate panel has endorsed a plan to elevate Phuket to a special administrative region with an independently elected governor, aimed at giving the island greater autonomy over development, finances and services.
Phuket officials aim to reduce road accidents
Phuket officials are strengthening road safety coordination between agencies to reduce accidents and fatalities in high-risk areas across the island.
Thailand and Myanmar to Link Monitoring Systems and Share Air Pollution Data
Thailand and Myanmar agreed to integrate air pollution monitoring systems and share data to combat transboundary haze affecting the region, with Thailand providing technical support to strengthen Myanmar's environmental infrastructure under
Thailand and Myanmar Integrate Platform and Share Big Data to Combat Transboundary Haze Sustainably
Thailand and Myanmar are integrating data platforms and sharing technology to combat annual transboundary haze under a joint strategy through 2030, with Myanmar reporting a 12 percent reduction in hotspots this year.
PM’s office inspector pushes Phuket flood action
PHUKET: Phuket officials have urged urgent action to improve flood prevention infrastructure in Wichit after inspecting a canal retaining wall project aimed at easing water flow through flood-prone communities.
Phuket launches fifth annual back-to-school support project
PHUKET: Phuket officials have launched the fifth annual ‘New School Year Project: Sending Children to School’ initiative aimed at helping underprivileged students across the island prepare for the new academic year.
Regional Army Chief Inspects Border Blast Site Near Cambodia
A Thai regional army commander inspected a border base in Sisaket Province near Cambodia following reports of an explosion on May 14, finding no evidence of ordnance at the site while distributing supplies to troops.
Highway works to affect Patong Hill, Bang Khu underpass
Motorists should expect delays on Phra Baramee Road between Kathu and Patong this week as highway resurfacing work and overnight Bang Khu Underpass closures for Smart City upgrades take place.
Disaster centre opens after decade-long delay
Phuket has finally opened a disaster prevention centre at Tha Chatchai after nearly ten years of sitting idle, with the facility now operational through the Provincial Administrative Organisation.
Hanuman reef statue damaged by monsoon
PHUKET: Local officials have issued a safety warning ordering divers to stay away from the recently installed Hanuman underwater sculpture site at Koh Racha Yai after part of the structure collapsed during the current monsoon season.
Reclaiming Thai Land! Nong Chan Residents Return Home After 40+ Years of Disputed Territory
Nong Chan villagers in Sakaeo Province are returning to reclaim ancestral farmland after over 40 years of Cambodian occupation, with the Thai military now securing the disputed border territory. Four farmers have begun clearing approximatel