Krabi Province News — Southern Thailand Updates
Phuket Governor Returns, Meets Airport Chief, Visits US Carrier
PHUKET: Governor Chotinarin Kerdsom returned to Phuket yesterday (Oct 6) with a flurry of public appearances, including a meeting with the new Phuket International Airport General Manager and a visit aboard the US Navy aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush.
Phuket Health Officials Remain Silent on Siberian Plague Fears
PHUKET: Phuket health authorities have yet to announce any specific measures or concerns over a suspected case of pneumonic plague in Siberia, despite direct flights linking Phuket with Russia and international health authorities closely monitoring the situation.
Deputy PM Pipat Urges Southern Flood Preparations Before Rains
Deputy PM Pipat Ratchakitprakan led a meeting on southern flood preparations, saying he cannot guarantee Hat Yai will avoid a repeat of last year's floods due to their natural nature. He noted that repairs to the Royal Irrigation Canal No. 1 are expected to finish before the flood season and that a meeting with 14 southern provincial governors will discuss measures as heavy rains are forecast to continue until early January 2070.
PPAO Chief Rewat Visits USS George H.W. Bush in Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) President Rewat Areerob was welcomed aboard the USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier at Phuket Deep Sea Port as a special visit yesterday (Oct 5), as more than 5,000 US Navy personnel continued their scheduled visit to the island.
Phuket Shrines Clean Premises Ahead of Vegetarian Festival
PHUKET: Shrines across Phuket have begun cleaning and preparing their premises ahead of this year’s Vegetarian Festival, which runs from this Saturday (Oct 10) through to Oct 18.
Siam Piwat Announces Icon Phuket Landmark to Boost South Economy
Siam Piwat has launched a 10‑billion‑baht Icon Phuket project that will combine retail, attractions and entertainment in a new southern landmark. The development, part of the larger Synthesis Ark Phuket smart‑city plan, aims to draw 80,000–100,000 visitors daily and create up to 80,000 jobs while boosting the regional economy. Construction is scheduled to begin soon, with the complex set to open in 2029.
Phuket Hosts Colorful Sart Duen Sip Street Procession
PHUKET: A colourful street procession at Wat Thepkrasattri, or Wat Baan Don, on Saturday (Oct 4) marked one of Phuket’s most distinctive celebrations of the annual Tenth Lunar Month (Sart Duen Sip) tradition.
Chinese Consul Meets Yala Leaders On Poverty, Trade, Education
Chinese Consul General Wang Zhiran met with Thai officials and business leaders in Yala to discuss a four‑point cooperation plan covering poverty reduction, halal food exports, durian trade, and EV‑backed vocational training. Held at Yala City Municipality on October 3, 2026, the meeting aimed to adapt China’s poverty‑alleviation model to Thailand’s deep south and boost local economy and education. Attendees included MPs from the Prachachat Party, local business representatives, and provincial legislators.
Phuket Prepares to Welcome 5,000 US Navy Personnel
Phuket is preparing to host more than 5,000 U.S. Navy sailors from the USS George H.W. Bush and USS Mason for rest and recreation. The province will deploy its island‑wide Phuket Eye CCTV network and operate a 24‑hour security coordination centre to ensure safety. Officials stressed that visiting personnel must respect Thai laws, regulations, and local Buddhist customs during their stay.
Sansiri and SCB Support Phuket Vegetarian Festival for 14th Year
Sansiri and Siam Commercial Bank are continuing the Phuket Vegetarian Festival for its 14th year, organizing volunteer activities at six temples to promote inclusive growth, waste reduction, and Phuket’s goal of becoming a global festival city. The festival, a 200‑year‑old cultural heritage, draws over 650,000 visitors each year and generates billions in baht of economic and tourism revenue. The 2069 event runs from October 10‑18, with temple‑cleaning scheduled for October 4‑5.
Phuket Immigration Closes for October Public Holidays
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration will be closed for two public holidays this month, with foreigners needing immigration services advised to plan visits around the closures.
Phuket City Boosts Safety Checks Ahead of Vegetarian Festival
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality is stepping up food-safety, waste-management, traffic and public-order measures ahead of this year’s Phuket Vegetarian Festival, which runs from Oct 10-18.