Krabi Province News — Southern Thailand Updates
Phuket launches ‘Thai Helps Thai’ support for mobile vendors
Phuket has launched a "Thai Helps Thai" initiative backed by the Ministry of Commerce to help mobile vendors distribute affordable goods throughout local communities, aiming to reduce living costs for residents.
Nominee crackdown to focus on tourist islands
Thai authorities are intensifying enforcement against nominee businesses, with the DBD and DSI joining forces to crack down on the practice particularly affecting tourist islands like Phuket.
KITE & ART FESTIVAL 2026
Prachuap Khiri Khan will host the Kite & Art Festival 2026, featuring spectacular colorful kites and artistic performances against a scenic coastal backdrop.
Residents in Two Provinces Fear Mysterious Crocodile Spotted in Canal, Urge Swift Capture
A mysterious crocodile spotted in Hok Klong canal near Chachoengsao and Nakhon Nayok provinces has alarmed residents, prompting officials from both provinces to coordinate a nighttime search using video evidence captured by a local mosque i
The Base Cherng Talay cleared by inspection
Phuket authorities inspected The Base Cherng Talay condominium project in Thalang to verify compliance and boost investor confidence before unit handovers to buyers.
Khao Khiao Open Zoo Director Receives National 'Silver Conch' Public Relations Award
Khao Khiao Open Zoo director Narongvit Chadchoy received Thailand's prestigious Silver Conch award for organizational excellence in public relations and communications. The national honor recognizes the zoo's conservation efforts and global
Community Networks Storm Government Office to Oppose Land Bridge and Southern Economic Corridor Bill, Fearing Loss of Regional Resources to Foreign Interests
About 100 southern Thai activists stormed Krabi Provincial Hall to oppose the Southern Economic Corridor Act and Land Bridge project, fearing foreign control of regional resources and demanding the government halt both initiatives.
Thai Military Constructs Reinforced Border Fence Along Thailand-Cambodia Border at Kilometer Markers 52-54 in Chanthaburi
Thai military is constructing a reinforced border fence spanning 1,310 meters at the Thailand-Cambodia border in Chanthaburi's Pong Nam Ron District to strengthen security, with completion targeted within 45 days.
Foreign tourists filmed fighting on Patong street
A street fight involving multiple foreign tourists was filmed on a Patong road in Phuket, renewing concerns about violence in the popular nightlife district and prompting calls for stricter law enforcement.
Speedboat gutted in Ao Makham fire
A speedboat operated by Love Andaman was completely destroyed by fire while anchored in Ao Makham Bay off Phuket on May 10, prompting an emergency response from fireboats and rescue crews.
Panomdongruek residents celebrate rising cassava prices after border checkpoint closure blocks Cambodian imports
Cassava farmers in Surin's border region are celebrating doubled prices after Thailand closed its checkpoint with Cambodia, blocking cheaper imports and allowing local producers to profit as they prepare for the next planting season.
Agriculture Ministry Tackles Drought in Kalasin, Promotes 'Khao Khao Vang' Rice to Boost Community Income
Thailand's Agriculture Ministry is expanding water storage in drought-hit Kalasin province while promoting a native rice variety that has nearly doubled yields to boost farmer incomes. Deputy Agriculture Minister Watcharapol Khaokhwam visit