Krabi Province News — Southern Thailand Updates
Nakhon Si Thammarat Orders Investigation Into Doctor's X-Ray System Complaint
Provincial health authorities are investigating after a viral video showed a doctor unable to access X-ray images at Maharaj Nakhon Si Thammarat Hospital, with officials blaming the issue on system upgrades but acknowledging poor staff comm
Doctor Blasts Hospital Over Missing X-Ray Films for 50 Patients
A southern Thailand doctor publicly confronted hospital staff after X-ray images for 50 patients vanished from the system, forcing examinations to be cancelled and patients sent home without proper care.
Wild Elephant Wanders Through Community Near Khao Yai
A wild bull elephant known as Biang Lek left Khao Yai National Park and wandered through a nearby community in Nakhon Ratchasima on Monday evening, prompting park officers to manage the situation and keep residents at safe distance.
Pro Thai and aT Launch K-Food Festival in Chiang Mai
Pro Thai and Korea's aT launch "Enjoy K-Food 2026" festival featuring Korean snacks, instant noodles, and new items like crispy Bbangbujang pastries across nine Rimping Supermarket branches in Chiang Mai through September 16.
Phatthalung Reclaims Swiftlet Nest Island, Seeks New Concession Holder
Phatthalung Province reclaimed its swiftlet nest islands from a private concession holder and deployed 60 officials to patrol the caves while searching for a new management partner to oversee the valuable bird's nest resource.
Eight Resort Owners Voluntarily Demolishing Structures at Thaplan National Park
Eight resort owners at Thaplan National Park have voluntarily requested permission to demolish their structures as authorities intensify efforts to reclaim illegally encroached land, with two owners already begun demolition work.
Mae Hong Son Border Trade Route Reopens After Landslide
Heavy rain and landslides closed Mae Hong Son's key border trade route to Myanmar for a period, but authorities have cleared the debris and reopened the Huai Phueng crossing to resume normal operations.
Beloved Rescue Elephant Pang Bua Suan Dies After 8 Years Bedridden
Pang Bua Suan, a paralyzed rescue elephant at Krabi Elephant Hospital, died September 6 after spending more than eight years bedridden from a spinal injury sustained years ago. Organ failure was the likely cause, according to initial autops
Phuket Speeds Up ED Visa Processing Review
PHUKET: Phuket officials say they are reviewing the process for certifying visa documents for foreign students after an administrative problem somehow contributed to visa overstays on the island.
Chachoengsao Orders Jewish Cemetery Demolished Within Seven Days
Chachoengsao's provincial governor has ordered the Jewish Cemetery in Ban Khlong demolished and all remains relocated within seven days after the facility's license expired and failed to meet legal location requirements.
Bang Kla Residents Demand Investigation Into Jewish Cemetery Over Illegal Burials
Bang Kla residents have filed a complaint against Jewish Cemetery Thailand over illegal burials, citing safety and environmental concerns in an area near schools, water sources, and homes. The district officer has refused to renew the cemet
Food Delivery Rider Rescues Driver From Canal, Dismisses Hero Label
A delivery rider in Ratchaburi Province pulled a car driver from an irrigation canal after the vehicle plunged in during his food delivery route on August 6, though he downplayed his actions as a natural response rather than heroism.