Krabi Province News — Southern Thailand Updates
Fire breaks out at Kathu rented room
A fire destroyed electrical appliances and belongings in a rented Kathu room on April 24 while the tenant was away making merit at a temple.
Woman from Phuket Found Dead in Nakhon Si Thammarat Hotel Room Under Suspicious Circumstances
A 31-year-old woman from Phuket was found dead in a Nakhon Si Thammarat hotel room Wednesday night under suspicious circumstances, prompting a police investigation.
Phuket Confronts Mounting Waste Crisis, Launches Integrated Management Plan
Phuket is tackling a waste crisis as daily refuse volumes exceed 1,000 tons, driven by tourism and urban growth, prompting officials to launch an integrated management plan to protect the island's environment and reputation.
Senate Advisor Urges Urgent Action on Phuket’s Mounting Waste Crisis
A Senate advisor warns that Phuket's worsening waste crisis threatens the island's environment and tourism industry, calling for immediate government action across the province.
Parasailing Operator Suspended After Rope Snap Incident in Kamala
A parasailing operator at Kamala Beach has been suspended after a tow rope snapped mid-air on April 20th, sending a tourist and controller into the sea.
Phuket pilots green hotel push
Phuket is piloting a nationwide sustainability program as the Bank of Thailand launches green financing to help hotels adopt environmentally friendly practices.
NEAR MISS: Landfill fire exposes system under pressure as waste crisis deepens
A major landfill fire at Saphan Hin in Phuket this month reached emergency severity and came close to forcing evacuations, exposing the island's growing waste management crisis.
Woman catches, punches peeping tom filming in Surat Thani toilet
A woman punched a teenage boy after catching him filming her in a petrol station toilet in Surat Thani on April 16; police later confirmed he had secretly recorded the incident before deleting the footage.
Phuket Pride Festival 2026: ‘Be Loud, Be Proud, Be You’
Phuket Pride Festival 2026 returns May 29–June 7 with expanded celebrations across Patong, featuring a larger lineup of events promoting equality and diversity.
Laguna Phuket unveils sustainable, regenerative trail
Laguna Phuket is launching a 2.5-kilometre sustainable trail as the centerpiece of a major landscape overhaul, with development planned across 2026.
Mercedes driver doges petrol bill, station worker forced to cover costs
A woman in a white Mercedes-Benz allegedly fled a Hat Yai petrol station without paying a 1,000 baht fuel bill on April 6, leaving the 23-year-old employee to cover the loss from his daily wage of 350 baht.
US military aircraft presence at Krabi Airport raises questions
US military aircraft including C-130s and Ospreys conducted multiple operations at Krabi International Airport on April 7, with Thailand's Air Force confirming the flights were approved through standard diplomatic procedures.