Krabi Province News — Southern Thailand Updates
Authorities Crack Down on Four Suspected Nominee-Owned Hotels in Koh Phangan
Authorities raided four hotels on Koh Phangan suspected of using Thai nominees to disguise foreign ownership, part of an ongoing crackdown on illegal business practices in the island's Sri Thanu area.
Pattani FC and Nongbua Pitchaya Advance to Thai League 2 Playoff Finals
Pattani FC and Nongbua Pitchaya secured spots in the Thai League 2 playoff finals after winning their semifinal matchups, with Pattani defeating Chainat Hornbill 5-2 on aggregate and Nongbua staging a comeback to beat Police Tero 4-3. The c
Foreign Nationals Face Over 3,000 Criminal Cases in Phuket So Far This Year, Drunk Driving Tops List of Offenses
Foreign nationals have been implicated in over 3,200 criminal cases in Phuket this year, with drunk driving leading the offenses, primarily involving tourists visiting Thailand's popular beach destination.
Surat Thani Governor Tightens Measures Against Foreign Law Violations on Tourist Islands
Surat Thani's governor is cracking down on foreign nationals illegally residing and working on popular tourist islands including Koh Samui and Koh Phangan, targeting Israeli and Russian citizens allegedly misusing tourist visas.
63-Year-Old Man Hunted for Fish but Caught in Crossfire with 10 Cambodian Soldiers, Barely Escapes
A 63-year-old fisherman from Buriram province narrowly escaped after encountering 10 armed Cambodian soldiers near a village dam, abandoning his motorcycle and catch as gunfire erupted during his retreat.
Udon Thani Governor Orders Swift Resolution to Ban Kaeng Krachan Conflict, Merges Two Groups to End Dispute
Two community groups clashing over ban sai sales at Kham Chao Nod Island in Udon Thani have agreed to merge into a single enterprise under the village headman's leadership, ending a dispute that threatened tourism at the sacred site.
Phuket Annual Food Festival Showcases Local Flavors and Culture
Phuket's annual food festival returns May 8–12 celebrating local cuisine and culture with the theme "Good Food, Good Health, Good Spirit" at events hosted by Phuket Municipality.
Thai EOD teams clear remaining BM-21 rockets in Surin
Thai bomb disposal teams are excavating remaining unexploded BM-21 rockets from border clashes in Surin province's farmland before farmers can safely return to their fields. At least 189 rockets have been identified in one district alone, w
MNRE Inspector-General visits Phuket
An MNRE inspector-general visited Phuket to address land disputes, enhance tourist safety, and improve environmental management on the island.
Phuket talks industry standards for currency exchanges
Phuket officials met with the Thai Association of Foreign Exchange and Financial Services to establish stricter standards for currency exchanges and combat money laundering in the tourism sector.
Transport Minister Orders Urgent Repairs at Trang Airport After Roof Leaks and Ceiling Collapse During Heavy Rain
Heavy rain caused water leaks and ceiling damage in Trang Airport's new terminal on May 7, prompting the transport minister to order urgent repairs and a full inspection of the drainage system.
Siam Fluek Posts Farewell to Neighbor as Ratchaburi Face Relegated Phang Nga in Season Finale
Ratchaburi FC chairman posted an emotional farewell to relegated neighbor Phang Nga FC ahead of their season finale on May 10, reflecting on their 16-year rivalry and shared western region roots.