Krabi Province News — Southern Thailand Updates
Shock as Conveyor Belt Stops: Sukhi Jinda Nakhon Ratchasima Announces Closure
Popular conveyor belt sushi restaurant Sukhi Jinda closes its Nakhon Ratchasima branch after 2.5 years, citing expired contract and declining consumer spending in the economically struggling province.
Eight tourists criticised over indecent behaviour in Pattaya Bay
Eight intoxicated foreign tourists were filmed engaging in explicit behaviour in Pattaya Bay early May 6, prompting criticism from locals over damage to the resort city's reputation and Thai cultural norms.
Phuket MP faces death threat over Freedom Beach probe
A Phuket MP received death threats following his investigation into illegal land encroachment at Freedom Beach, allegedly from a local influential figure.
Parked pickup hit with gunshot in Kathu
Police are hunting for gunmen who fired at a parked pickup truck outside a Kathu home in the early morning of May 5.
No One Left Behind: Khao Khram National Park Rangers Rescue Ill Patient from Forest
National park rangers in Phetchaburi trekked deep into a forest community to rescue a resident suffering from severe weakness and breathing difficulties, transporting him to hospital on May 5th.
Jackson Acknowledges Tough Yahya Daarul Takzim Visit but Hopes Buriram Delivers Strong Performance in Malaysia
Buriram United manager Mark Jackson says his team is prepared for a tough AFC Champions League Cup playoff trip to face Johor Darul Takzim in Malaysia on May 6, confident they can deliver strong results despite playing in a hostile environm
Foreign Couple Deported After Indecent Act on Tuk-Tuk in Patong
A Spanish man and Peruvian woman were deported from Thailand after authorities caught them engaging in a public indecent act on a tuk-tuk in Patong, drawing criticism over the incident's impact on Phuket's tourism reputation.
Phatthalung Provincial Administration Waives 90-Day Fuel Tax to Ease Cost of Living
Phatthalung waived its fuel tax for 90 days starting May 6th, suspending a 4.54 satang-per-liter charge to help residents cope with rising energy costs driven by Middle East instability.
Royal Irrigation Department and National Water Resources Office Team Up to Accelerate Drought and Flood Mitigation Plans in Phetchaburi
Thai water agencies inspected drought and flood mitigation projects in Phetchaburi province on May 5, including upgrades to Kaeng Krachan Dam that will boost storage capacity by 53 million cubic meters and a planned 10-year flood control ca
Phuket Town moves to reclaim footpaths
Phuket City Municipality began enforcement operations to reclaim public footpaths from illegal encroachments as part of its 'Returning Sidewalks to the Public' campaign.
Power Play: Phuket tops South in demand, rolls out B1bn substation push
Phuket is investing over B1 billion to build five new electricity substations as the island faces surging power demand, already consuming more electricity than anywhere else in Southern Thailand.
Phuket MP probes Ao Kung marina project amid community backlash
Phuket's MP is investigating the Ao Kung marina pier project after residents complained they were shut out of approvals and worry about damage to their fishing livelihoods.