Krabi Province News — Southern Thailand Updates
Phuket Airport Delays Automated Passport Gates
Phuket Airport Immigration denied plans to launch automated passport gates on Sept 17, citing incomplete installation and biometric data processing.
Rambo Lek Vows All-Out Effort Despite Loss of World Title
Rambo Lek lost his ONE Championship Muay Thai world title after failing to make weight twice for a title defense against Yod IQ at The Inner Circle 30 event, but vowed to fight with full dedication despite the setback.
Phuket Governor Denies Removal Reports
Phuket Governor Chotinrin Kerdsum denied claims that residents are preparing to remove him from office, dismissing online criticism of his performance as unfounded.
Contractor Files Complaint Over 61 Million Baht In Unpaid Wages
A Rayong-based contractor filed a complaint seeking 61 million baht in unpaid wages and project installments owed since 2023, claiming the contracting partner has ignored repeated payment demands despite completed work.
Phuket Governor Attends IMT-GT Regional Forum
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Chotinarin Kerd-som attended a regional meeting in Indonesia this week aimed at strengthening cooperation between provinces and states in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.
Phuket Readies for 2026 Vegetarian Festival
PHUKET: Initial preparations for Phuket’s 2026 Vegetarian Festival are under way, with Phuket City Municipality meeting police, businesses and other agencies to coordinate public services and safety for the nine-day event.
Rayong Governor Orders Crackdown on Industrial Waste Dumping
Rayong's governor has ordered a sweeping crackdown on illegal industrial waste dumping, directing inspections of all recycling facilities and stricter enforcement against violators across the province.
Patong Beach Club Confirms Jewish New Year Festival in Phuket
Patong Beach Club will hold its Jewish New Year festival in Phuket on September 11 despite safety concerns raised by local groups, though organizers have scaled back the event to 800 attendees and an earlier 9 p.m. closing time.
Minister Orders Crackdown on Backhoe Damage to Koh Samui Reefs
A backhoe was used to excavate and destroy coral reefs and rock formations on Wang Tai Island in Koh Samui to create vessel channels, prompting Thailand's natural resources minister to order a crackdown and full prosecution of those respons
Jewish Cemetery in Chachoengsao Given 30-Day Removal Deadline
Authorities in Chachoengsao have given a Jewish cemetery 30 days to remove two structures deemed hazardous, while installing CCTV cameras and testing water samples for contamination amid concerns over unlicensed funeral operations.
Nakhon Si Thammarat Hospital Clarifies X-Ray System Delays
Nakhon Si Thammarat Hospital acknowledged delays in retrieving archived X-ray images caused by a database migration to a new data center, apologizing to affected patients and staff while working to resolve the technical disruption.
South Korean Player Seeks Blood Donors for Wife After Birth
South Korean footballer Lee Jae-seon, who plays for Phuket Andaman FC, is urgently seeking O-type blood donors for his wife after she developed severe anemia following a caesarean section. Donations can be made at Vachira Phuket Hospital's