Krabi Province News — Southern Thailand Updates
Chinese woman, child injured in domestic dispute knife attack
A Chinese woman and her teenage son sustained injuries in a knife attack during a domestic dispute at their Chalong home on May 4, with the suspected attacker fleeing the scene.
Ombudsman clears Phuket Fishing Port operator
The National Ombudsman found no wrongdoing in Phuket Fishing Port's management but recommended better consultation with local fishermen over the facility's growing use for tourism.
Phuket prepares for Princess Sirindhorn visit
Phuket officials are intensifying preparations for Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn's scheduled visit on June 1, conducting inspections and coordination meetings across all sectors to ensure proper readiness.
Phuket readies for Red Cross mobile eye surgery clinic
The Thai Red Cross will bring free eye surgeries to vulnerable residents across Phuket through a mobile clinic launching later this month.
Tragic: Deranged Son Attacks Father Over Money, Father Dies in Home Struggle
A 74-year-old man in Phatthalung Province died after a violent struggle with his 44-year-old son over 90,000 baht; the son, with a history of drug addiction, fled before police arrived.
Rude Foreign Tourists Spark Outrage in Phuket After Dine-and-Dash Incident Involving Spitting, Snot Gesture, and Middle Finger
A foreign couple sparked outrage across Thailand after allegedly skipping payment at a Patong food stall and returning to harass the vendor with offensive gestures in a viral video.
Phetsai Tharn Faces Pen Dao: Revenge or Redemption in Chonburi
Phetsai Tharn faces Pen Dao in a Muay Thai rematch at Chonburi Provincial Hall on May 5th, with the knee specialist seeking to extend his winning streak against the technical striker seeking revenge from their March loss.
Foreign youths accused of taking drinks without paying on Koh Phangan
Two foreign youths allegedly took beer from a Koh Phangan shop without paying after a refund dispute, prompting the owner to warn other business operators about the incident.
Two Teenagers' Gang Fight Resolved in the Ring: Mothers Arrange Boxing Match with Press as Witnesses
Two mothers arranged a boxing match between their rival sons at a Hat Yai gym to settle months of gang violence, with the fight ending early when one teenager's elbow strike caused a serious cut; both agreed to end their feud afterward.
Donation scammers, illegal beach vendors targeted at Patong Beach
Phuket authorities arrested illegal donation collectors operating along Patong Beach as part of a broader crackdown on unregulated street activities in the popular tourist destination.
Inspection of Chanthaburi Durian Farm Uncovers 1.5 Tons of Substandard Fruit Destined for Export; Officials Order Disposal and Red Marking
Inspectors in Chanthaburi found 1.5 tons of substandard durian hidden in a 7-ton export shipment, ordering the underripe fruit marked in red to prevent resale. The facility received a warning, with threats of license suspension for repeat v
Heartbroken Durian Farmer Watches 4 Tons of Fruit Destroyed as Storm Strikes Just Before Harvest
A durian farmer in Nakhon Ratchasima lost approximately 4 tons of fruit when a sudden windstorm destroyed her orchard on May 2, just 80 days before the harvest was due.