Krabi Province News — Southern Thailand Updates
Popular Kanchanaburi Café Announces Permanent Closure, Owner Reveals Over 10 Million Baht Investment and Reasons for Shutting Down
Hakna Cafe Kanchanaburi, a scenic riverside café with 28,000 followers, permanently closes May 5 after the owner invested over 10 million baht, citing declining revenue and rising operational costs despite generating over 100,000 baht daily
Authorities Reclaim Encroached Land at Bang Tao Beach
Phuket authorities reclaimed over five rai of illegally occupied public land at Bang Tao Beach in Thalang following orders from the provincial governor and deputy governor.
Chiang Mai air quality improves as hotspots decline
Air quality in Chiang Mai is improving as wildfire hotspots decline, though the province has already exceeded its 2026 hotspot target through late April. Authorities are intensifying efforts and expect further improvement as the rainy seaso
Phuket taps Road Safety Fund to reduce accidents
Phuket is launching road safety projects funded through the Road Safety Fund to tackle accidents and improve traffic discipline across the island.
Durian vendors shrug off 100-baht-per-fruit trend, pointing out you get what you pay for
Premium durian vendors in Si Sa Ket province say budget-priced fruit trending online hasn't impacted their sales, as loyal customers prioritize quality over cost.
Governor holds consul talks to tackle bad tourist behaviour
Phuket's governor met with foreign consuls and officials to address inappropriate behaviour by some tourists, warning all visitors must strictly follow Thai law.
Rawai ‘Khao Daeng’ encroachment prompts legal action
Police have filed criminal charges against suspects accused of illegally encroaching on protected forest land in Phuket's Rawai district, following a complaint lodged in the previous year.
Burial of High-Ranking Individual Unearthed: Ancient Human Skeleton Wearing Gold Bracelets
A high-ranking individual buried 1,500 years ago in Phetchaburi Province was unearthed wearing gold bracelets, surrounded by six ancient drums and pottery in a ritual burial site discovered in a rice field.
Thai F-16s patrol border as Myanmar airstrikes and Karen drone attacks intensify near Tak
Thai F-16s patrolled the border near Tak province on April 29 after intense fighting between Myanmar military forces and Karen resistance groups escalated, including drone attacks on a Myanmar base and retaliatory airstrikes that sent explo
Suchat Leads Delegation to Luang Prabang, Strengthens Thailand-Laos Environmental Cooperation
Thailand's Natural Resources Minister Suchat Chomklin visited Luang Prabang to strengthen bilateral environmental cooperation and share expertise in preserving the UNESCO World Heritage Site, with both nations planning joint staff exchanges
Japanese Champion Takeru Segawa's Wife Posts Touching Tribute After His Knockout Victory in Final Fight Before Retirement
Japanese kickboxing champion Takeru Segawa retired on a high note with a fifth-round knockout victory over Thai opponent Rotthang Jitmuangnon at Tokyo's Ariake Arena, prompting an emotional tribute from his wife Aoi Kawaguchi.
Government offices to close for May holidays
Government offices across Phuket, including Immigration, will close for three public holidays in May, though they remain open today.