Krabi Province News — Southern Thailand Updates
Vietnam Coach Confident of Retaining AFF Cup Crown Against Thailand
Vietnam coach Kim Sang-suk expressed confidence ahead of the AFF Cup final against Thailand on August 22, citing his team's strong tournament performance and positive history at Rajamangala Stadium.
Phuket Young Musicians Win Asian Competition Awards
PHUKET: Young musicians from Phuket are making their mark on the international stage, with a 5-year-old rock singer winning an Asian championship in Tokyo and a 12-year-old drummer earning a place in a continental competition in Taiwan.
Phuket Officials Probe Construction And Land Complaints
PHUKET: Phuket authorities have inspected construction projects and reviewed land and waterway issues following complaints and permit applications across the province.
Lifeguards Free Hawksbill Turtle From Fishing Net
PHUKET: Lifeguards at Karon Beach rescued an injured Hawksbill sea turtle after finding it entangled in fishing net debris on the beach yesterday (Aug 20).
Sixth Resort Owner Agrees to Demolish Illegal Structures in Thab Larn
A sixth resort owner in Thab Larn National Park has agreed to demolish 12 illegal structures including buildings and pavilions, with removal work nearly complete and expected to finish within 10 days.
Village Residents Dispute Private Detective's Affair Allegations
A private investigator's report alleging an affair between a school principal and teacher in Buriram has drawn fierce denials from villagers, who claim the detective fabricated evidence and misrepresented photographs taken at a temple crema
Phuket Announces Migrant Worker Training Without Enforcement
Phuket is offering training to Thai employers on migrant worker regulations to ease pressure on public health services, though officials have not announced enforcement measures against illegal hiring or non-compliance.
Artist Takes Legal Action Against Copycat Coco Shop
Pithaya, owner of a popular coco drink shop, is taking legal action against a competitor who copied her brand's distinctive colors, fonts, and design, saying the issue is about intellectual property theft rather than preventing others from
Phuket Luxury Property Sales Jump 45 Percent
PHUKET: Phuket’s luxury residential property market recorded strong growth in the first half of 2026, with sales rising more than 45% compared with the same period last year, according to property consultant CBRE Thailand.
Phuket Landfill Overflowing as Daily Waste Mounts
Phuket's landfill has exceeded capacity as the province struggles to handle 1,200-1,300 tonnes of daily waste, according to City Mayor Suppachoke Laongphet.
Air India Expands Pilot Testing After Phuket Incident
PHUKET: Air India has voluntarily launched a testing programme covering all of its pilots, going beyond existing regulatory requirements, as scrutiny continues following a Phuket-Delhi flight incident earlier this month.
Phuket Hotel Fair Offers 2,500 Jobs for High Season
PHUKET: More than 1,000 job seekers attended the Phuket Hotel Job Fair 2026 on Tuesday (Aug 18), with more than 2,500 positions offered by businesses preparing for increased labour demand during the high season.