Krabi Province News — Southern Thailand Updates
Phuket selects top OTOP products for national stage
Phuket has chosen three OTOP products to showcase at the national competition, part of broader efforts to enhance local goods through better branding and sustainable practices.
NACC Phuket probes delayed Surin Beach ‘Skywalk’ project
The National Anti-Corruption Commission's Phuket office is investigating the stalled Surin Beach Skywalk project, which is nearly a year overdue with only 25% of work finished.
Songkhla MP Demands Home Repair Funds After Six Months of Incomplete Transfers; When Will Farmers Get Livestock Compensation?
A Songkhla MP demands answers on 1.098 billion baht in delayed home repair funds for over 60,000 flood-affected households in Hat Yai, six months after disaster struck, while 1,725 livestock farmers still await 114 million baht in compensat
Environment Minister Suchart Visits Laos to Strengthen Cross-Border Haze and PM2.5 Cooperation
Thailand's environment minister visited Laos to strengthen cross-border cooperation on haze and air quality under a trilateral strategy with Myanmar, focusing on joint action plans and wildfire monitoring through 2030.
Women’s fund push targets grassroots economy in Phuket
Phuket authorities are expanding financial support for women-led businesses and community groups through increased funding, debt relief, and stricter project monitoring under a new Women's Empowerment Fund initiative.
Crap shoot: Phuket eyes fertiliser push as global supply risks mount
Phuket is ramping up local fertiliser production as Thailand faces potential supply disruptions from Middle East tensions and seeks to reduce dependence on foreign imports.
Residents Alarmed After Discovering Crocodile-Like Footprints on Island in Mae Klong River
Residents in Kanchanaburi's Mae Klong River area discovered large animal footprints and drag marks on an island that resemble crocodile tracks, prompting authorities to warn locals against swimming until the creature is identified.
Andaman Health Hub Project Approved to Transform Phuket into a Global Wellness Destination
Thailand's Cabinet has approved a 6.43 billion baht health hub project led by Prince of Songkla University to transform Phuket into a global wellness destination, launching between 2027 and 2030.
Phuket Authorities Refute Rumors of Israeli Foreigners Seizing Public Beach
Phuket authorities denied false rumors that Israeli tourists seized a public beach and excluded Thai visitors, confirming no such incident occurred after investigating the claims.
Slow Loris Seized in Phuket Crackdown on Illegal Wildlife Trade
Phuket police arrested a man in Karon for illegally keeping a protected slow loris, a primate commonly exploited in the tourist photo trade. Officers from multiple agencies seized the animal following public complaints about illegal wildlif
Phuket pushes ‘cultural capital’ drive
Phuket is launching a province-wide initiative to establish itself as a major cultural hub, uniting local artists and tourism partners to highlight the island's contemporary art and culture scene before a significant public event later this
Windsurfing Federation Pleased with Athlete's Performance at Asian Beach Games, Securing First Medal in 12 Years
Thailand won its first medal at the Asian Beach Games in 12 years when windsurfer Wachirwit Thanupp claimed bronze in the men's U21 IQFoil at the competition in Sanya, China.