Krabi Province News — Southern Thailand Updates
Phuket Official Urges Rethink on Jewish New Year Event
Phuket's vice governor has urged organisers to reconsider holding a Jewish New Year celebration in Patong, citing security concerns, potential protests, and possible damage to the island's tourism reputation.
Two Mysterious Fish Found in Lam Pao Dam Sent for Testing
Two suspected black-chin tilapia were caught in Lam Pao Dam in Kalasin province, prompting concerns about ecological damage and prompting authorities to test the specimens for species identification.
Phuket Considers Taller Buildings to Manage Growth
Phuket officials are weighing plans to permit taller buildings in certain areas as the island struggles to balance rapid growth and tourism investment with preserving limited green space.
Phuket Lifeguards Warn of Portuguese Man-of-War
PHUKET: Lifeguards are urging tourists and other beachgoers to beware of Portuguese man-of-war after sightings have been confirmed in the sea and on beaches around the island.
Phuket Hosts International Massage Championship
PHUKET: Phuket will host an international massage competition in January, bringing therapists, judges and wellness professionals from more than 25 countries to Prince of Songkla University (PSU) Phuket Campus.
Paralyzed Krabi Elephant Bua Sawan Dies After 8 Years
Bua Sawan, a paralyzed elephant at Krabi Elephant Hospital who inspired Thailand during eight years of treatment, died from organ failure on September 6 after battling spinal damage and complete immobility.
Phuket Targets 3.2 Million Tonnes Emissions Cut by 2050
PHUKET: Local officials are working on a plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions by more than 3.2 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent by 2050, with the province targeting net-zero emissions.
Group Opposes Jewish New Year Events in Patong
PHUKET: The Phuket Land Protection Group has formally opposed Jewish New Year celebrations planned in Patong this week, citing concerns that the events could expose Phuket to security risks linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Krabi Woman Confronts Foreign Shopper Over Queue Cut
A Krabi woman confronted a foreign shopper at a Makro supermarket after he cut in line and made an offensive religious comment, later posting video of the incident on Facebook that prompted him to apologize.
Phuket Provincial Court Moves to New B262mn Building
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Court will move to a new building on Chao Fa Rd in Phuket Town and begin serving the public there from Oct 1, court officials have announced.
Phuket Hosts Regional Witness Protection Summit
PHUKET: Senior justice officials and witness protection agencies from five countries met in Phuket this week to discuss cooperation on protecting witnesses involved in transnational crime.
Eye Inflammation Cases Surge 220% in Betong from Indonesian Smoke
Eye inflammation cases have surged 220% in Betong, Yala province, as smoke from Indonesian wildfires triggers respiratory and cardiovascular health issues despite current air quality readings showing improvement.