Krabi Province News — Southern Thailand Updates
Songkhla and CPF Join Forces for 'CPF RUN FOR CHARITY 2026' to Raise Funds for Youth Education
Over 1,600 runners participated in CPF RUN FOR CHARITY 2026 in Songkhla Province, raising 785,000 baht for Tinsulanonda Fisheries College to support youth education and a memorial to General Prem Tinsulanonda.
Karen forces seize Myanmar military base in strategic Mutraw area
Karen armed forces captured a key Myanmar military base in the Mutraw area on April 25 after a siege-style offensive, marking another resistance victory in the strategic border region since the 2021 coup.
Officials warn over ‘0% tax’ Phuket property claims targeting foreigners
Thai authorities have warned that online claims promising "0% tax" on luxury property purchases in Phuket for foreigners are misleading and potentially illegal. The scheme falsely marketed unlimited stays in Thailand alongside tax-free prop
Viral Backlash: Foreign Female Tourists Strip Down on Tuk-Tuk in Phuket, Online Users Demand Authorities Take Action
Foreign female tourists exposed themselves from a moving tuk-tuk on a busy Phuket road, sparking widespread online demands for authorities to investigate and impose penalties including fines and deportation.
Fed up Karon eatery hits out at foreigners’ ‘dine-and-dash’ excuses
A Karon restaurant owner is frustrated by repeated incidents of foreign diners leaving without paying, with one customer recently skipping out on a 70-baht meal despite having no legitimate excuse.
Phuket man held in Phang Nga gun and drug bust
A Phuket man was arrested in Phang Nga with guns, ammunition and over 140 methamphetamine pills in connection with a larger drug trafficking network.
Mobile Development Unit 15 Accelerates Drought Relief Efforts in Huai Khat District with Water Supply to 35 Households
Mobile Development Unit 15 deployed water trucks and relief teams to assist 35 drought-affected households in Uthai Thani Province's Huai Khat District, distributing water supplies and drinking bottles to roughly 100 residents.
ONE Issues Final Preparations Statement Before ONE Samurai 1 Debut
ONE Championship debuts its new Samurai series in Tokyo on April 29, featuring top Japanese fighters across MMA, Muay Thai, kickboxing and grappling competing for world titles at the Ariake Arena.
Danish Embassy to hold consular outreach event in Phuket
The Danish Embassy will visit Phuket next month to offer consular services and meet with Danish nationals in the area.
Coral in Ao Nang Show Signs of Bleaching as 20% Display Paling
Coral reefs in Ao Nang show early bleaching signs with 20% of live coral paling as sea temperatures reach 32°C, prompting park officials to increase monitoring in Krabi's national marine park.
The Rise of Nuisance Influencers in Thailand: Milk Pours in 7-Eleven, Public Backlash, and Growing Global Frustration
A Kazakhstani influencer sparked outrage after pouring milk and snacks over herself in a Thai 7-Eleven, damaging products and forcing staff to clean up the mess for online content.
Phuket to turn landfill into a park
Phuket will convert its overflowing landfill into a public park within two years, tackling over two million tonnes of waste that threatens the island's environment and tourism sector.