Krabi Province News — Southern Thailand Updates
Pure Heart Foundation Partners with Private Sector to Deliver Snacks to Wildfire Control Officers in Kanchanaburi
The Pure Heart Foundation delivered nearly 3,750 snacks worth over 93,000 baht to wildfire control officers in Kanchanaburi Province, partnering with the private sector to support personnel battling ongoing wildfires affecting the region's
RDF proposals lead Phuket push to tackle daily rubbish load
Phuket is pursuing waste management reforms including a multi-municipality cluster project and refuse-derived fuel production to reduce landfill dependency and tackle the island's growing garbage crisis.
Phuket studies Bangkok’s stray animal, waste systems
Phuket's city mayor led officials to Bangkok to study stray animal control and waste management strategies for potential implementation in the island province.
Phuket races to fix underpass lighting before school term
Phuket is conducting emergency repairs on underpass lighting across the island ahead of the May 14 school term start, working around the clock to meet the deadline.
Half a million books go on sale as Phuket hosts major international fair
Phuket is hosting its fourth International Book Sale Featuring Big Bad Wolf Books, with over 500,000 titles from worldwide publishers available at discounts up to 90%.
Rawai pushes coconut waste into community income scheme
Rawai is converting coconut husk waste into planting soil to create income for residents and reduce environmental damage from accumulated agricultural byproducts.
GSTC 2026 in Phuket closes with Bahamas handover
The Global Sustainable Tourism Conference 2026 wrapped up in Phuket with a handover ceremony to the Bahamas, concluding three days of discussions on implementing sustainable tourism practices worldwide.
Foreign tourists steal guitar from parked motorbike in Karon
Two foreign tourists were captured on CCTV stealing a guitar from a parked motorcycle in Karon early yesterday morning, with the owner seeking help identifying the suspects through social media.
Tri Trang Beach cleared after wastewater complaints
Phuket authorities cleared Tri Trang Beach in Patong after inspecting the water and finding it clean, debunking viral images showing murky conditions from a previous incident.
Fire breaks out at Kathu rented room
A fire destroyed electrical appliances and belongings in a rented Kathu room on April 24 while the tenant was away making merit at a temple.
Woman from Phuket Found Dead in Nakhon Si Thammarat Hotel Room Under Suspicious Circumstances
A 31-year-old woman from Phuket was found dead in a Nakhon Si Thammarat hotel room Wednesday night under suspicious circumstances, prompting a police investigation.
Phuket Confronts Mounting Waste Crisis, Launches Integrated Management Plan
Phuket is tackling a waste crisis as daily refuse volumes exceed 1,000 tons, driven by tourism and urban growth, prompting officials to launch an integrated management plan to protect the island's environment and reputation.