Krabi Province News — Southern Thailand Updates
Phuket Officials Discuss Flood Compensation and Strategic Canal Plans
PHUKET: Phuket officials have been briefed on government compensation and insurance measures for flood victims following widespread flooding in Bangkok and other provinces, while Governor Chotinarin Kerdsom has again pointed to the province’s ‘16 strategic canals’ as part of Phuket’s flood-prevention preparations.
Thailand-EU Trade Talks in Phuket Advance Digital, Green Economy
PHUKET: Thailand and the European Union are seeking progress on a free trade agreement during the latest round of negotiations being held in Phuket, as ASEAN simultaneously advances wider trade and investment initiatives with the EU, UK, Russia and Switzerland.
Phuket Governor Attends China National Day Celebration
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Chotinarin Kerdsom joined Chinese consular officials and representatives of Phuket’s Thai-Chinese community for a celebration marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China yesterday (Oct 1).
Canadian Cave Rescue Diver Erik Brown Dies at 44
Canadian diver Erik Brown, who helped rescue 12 young footballers and their coach from Thailand’s Tham Luang cave in 2018, has died aged 44. Brown’s death was announced by friends and family on 26 September. His cause of death has not been publicly confirmed. Originally from British Columbia, Brown was based on Koh Tao, Surat […]
Phuket Governor Attends National Development Meeting in Bangkok
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Chotinarin Kerdsom was in Bangkok yesterday (Sept 30) for a national development meeting where Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul called for government agencies to deliver measurable results, reduce duplication and make public-sector performance more transparent.
Giant Crocodile Dies After Capture in Flood-Hit Chachoengsao
CHACHOENGSAO — 1 October 2026, A Giant crocodile spotted in floodwaters in Chachoengsao’s Sanam Chai Khet district has died after authorities and an operations team captured it, according to local reports. Reporter said residents had spotted the large crocodile in the Bang Phaniang area of Moo 2, Khu Yai Mi subdistrict, Sanam Chai Khet district. […]
Phuket Trains 64 Officials in Waste Management
PHUKET: Phuket officials have trained 64 representatives from government, private, academic and community organisations in waste and environmental management as the province continues to deal with rising waste volumes.
Southern Youths Visit Phuket for Educational Activities
PHUKET: A group of 120 youths from Thailand’s southern border provinces visited Phuket this week for educational activities focused on the island’s natural environment, history and multicultural heritage.
Phuket Blood Centre Announces October Mobile Donation Drives
PHUKET: The Phuket Regional Blood Centre (PRBC), in cooperation with the Vachira Phuket Hospital Blood Bank, has announced its schedule of mobile blood donation clinics across Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi for October, as it continues efforts to maintain adequate blood supplies.
Patong Chabad House Probe Finds No Major Wrongdoing
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Phuket Airport Urges Thai Airways to Deliver 600 Bags
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Thai Airways Delays End as Baggage Arrives at Phuket Airport
PHUKET: Most of the baggage delayed at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport since last Saturday (Sept 26) has now arrived at Phuket International Airport, airport officials have announced.