Krabi Province News — Southern Thailand Updates
Phuket officials warn of water shortages, floods
Phuket faces paradoxical water crisis as the provincial authority cuts pressure despite heavy rains, citing depleted reserves at Bang Wad Reservoir while preparing for potential floods and landslides.
Philanthropic Businessman Donates Nearly 100 Million Baht on Birthday, Purchases Ambulances for Hospitals to Aid the Blind and Support Buddhist Monks
Businessman Chiewchai Konglim donated nearly 100 million baht on his birthday, including 31 ambulances to hospitals and funds for schools and temples in Nakhon Ratchasima province.
Phuket ranks 8th for high-risk nominee businesses
Phuket ranks eighth nationwide for high-risk foreign-owned businesses suspected of using illegal nominee structures, as authorities investigate over 6,500 entities across the country.
Phuket airport departure fee rises to B1,120
Phuket International Airport's departure fee jumps to B1,120 starting June 20 as part of a nationwide increase across all Airports of Thailand facilities.
Student hailed a hero after saving tourist with CPR
A Kathu Wittaya School student performed CPR on a foreign tourist who collapsed on a Phuket road, potentially saving the visitor's life while awaiting paramedics.
HATYAI JAZZ MUSIC FESTIVAL “Jazz Laeng Tai”
Hat Yai hosts a two-day jazz music festival featuring live performances, art, and local culture in the heart of Songkhla province.
Durian Farmer Devastated as Wild Squirrels Ravage Premium Monthong Crop Just 10 Days Before Harvest
Wild squirrels destroyed a farmer's premium Monthong durian crop in Chachoengsao just days before harvest, drilling into the ripened fruit and causing tens of thousands of baht in losses.
Auditor General's Office Investigates Abandoned 200 Million Baht Chong Kacha Canal Project in Nakhon Ratchasima
The Auditor General's Office is investigating the abandoned 118-million-baht Chong Kacha Canal Phase 1 project in Nakhon Ratchasima after it deteriorated without maintenance following completion in late 2024. The province has delayed assumi
Foreigner Detained in Patong for Public Intoxication
A foreign man was detained in Patong after police received multiple reports of disruptive, intoxicated behavior near a tour booth on Thaweewong Road early Thursday morning.
Israeli embassy in Thailand warns citizens over tougher law enforcement crackdown in Phuket
Phuket authorities are intensifying enforcement against foreigners, with the Israeli embassy warning its citizens to strictly comply with Thai laws or face severe penalties including visa revocation and court prosecution, particularly for t
Bolt Strengthens Compliance and Safety Measures, Introduces Driver Facial Recognition, Following Thai Government Concerns
Bolt has introduced facial recognition technology for drivers and pledged stricter compliance measures following Thai government warnings about safety standards on its platform.
Online Community Criticizes Prominent Trang School's Strict Tardiness Policy with Progressive Point Deductions
A prominent Trang school faces online backlash over its progressive point-deduction system for tardiness that equates late arrivals with serious misconduct, potentially resulting in student transfers if 51-100 points accumulate. The school