Krabi Province News — Southern Thailand Updates
Chaiyachai Launches Democrat Party Volunteer Lawyer Clinic in Phangnga
The Democrat Party opened its first volunteer lawyer clinic in Phangnga on May 16, offering free legal consultation to residents facing disputes over land, debt, and other issues. The project, led by party deputy Chaiyachai Dethadecho, aims
Marine Parks in Phang Nga Close for Five-Months
Phang Nga's Surin and Similan Islands national parks will close to tourists for five months starting May 15, 2026, to allow marine ecosystems to recover during monsoon season.
Phuket pushes sustainable living vision through public-private partnership
Phuket is partnering with businesses and international organizations to establish itself as a model for sustainable urban living, Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn announced at a Thursday networking event.
Senate committee pushes Phuket marine infrastructure upgrade
PHUKET: The Senate Committee on Tourism and Sports visited Phuket on Friday (May 15) to accelerate solutions to key marine tourism infrastructure issues as Thailand moves ahead with plans to position itself as an ASEAN cruise hub.
Crab Sculpture Costing 1.38 Million Baht Per Unit Collapses as Residents Criticize Abandoned 120 Million Baht Tourism Project
A 1.38 million baht crab sculpture collapsed at a Trang intersection after years of neglect, revealing poor construction with corroded steel and cracked welds, as residents criticize the abandoned 120 million baht tourism project launched i
140 Blacktip Reef Sharks Spotted Displaying at Maya Bay Beach
A record 140 blacktip reef sharks were documented in Maya Bay during May surveys, with the Krabi bay serving as a critical breeding and nursery ground evidenced by increasing numbers of juveniles and newborns.
Forestry Department discovers illegal encroachment in protected forest, orders demolition within 7 days
Authorities discovered 15 rai of illegal structures in Phuket's protected Naka Mountain Range forest and ordered demolition within seven days, with plans to convert the area into a recreational zone.
Thai officials seize 43 cattle near Cambodia border
Thai authorities seized 43 cattle suspected of being smuggled toward Cambodia in Sa Kaeo province after herders fled during a border patrol operation on May 15.
Northern Tobacco Farmers Adapt to Global Tobacco Control Standards, Urge Serious Crackdown on Illicit Cigarettes
Tobacco farmers in northern Thailand's Phrae province gathered for a workshop on adapting to global tobacco control standards, urging authorities to crack down on illicit cigarettes that undercut their legal sales and income.
Satun's Featured Dish: 'Oven-Roasted and Rotisserie Chicken' with Aromatic Spice Marinade
Satun's featured culinary specialty is a spiced rotisserie and oven-roasted chicken shop in Kuan Don District that operates during Ramadan, selling up to 90 chickens daily at affordable prices using a signature aromatic marinade and slow-co
Surat Thani's Signature Dish: Khao Siao Po with Nakhon Pathom Recipe, a Century-Old Culinary Tradition
Surat Thani's signature khao siao po dish, a century-old recipe from Nakhon Pathom, features charcoal-grilled meats with crispy exteriors and a secret spiced sauce. The traditional restaurant has operated for over 100 years and serves the d
Anutin orders probe into officials over foreign nominee firms and land encroachment
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered an immediate investigation into local officials in Phuket and Surat Thani for allegedly facilitating foreign nominee businesses and illegal land encroachment in tourist areas.