Krabi Province News — Southern Thailand Updates
US Navy Carrier Docks at Phuket Port
PHUKET: The USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier and another US Navy warship are scheduled to dock at Phuket’s Deep Sea Port next Monday (Oct 4), with about 5,120 US military personnel expected to visit the island.
Poor Assembly Protests Thailand-EU Trade Deal in Phuket
The Assembly of the Poor protested in Phuket against proposed UPOV 1991 plant protection rules that could be included in Thailand's free trade deal with the European Union.
Yala Mechanic Creates Flood-Ready Motorcycle Sidecar
A Yala mechanic built a raised sidecar motorcycle that can traverse floodwater up to one metre deep, spending just three days and 10,000 baht on the modification to help residents navigate recurring seasonal floods in the area.
Design Competition Seeks Future Blueprint for Chiang Mai Walkable City
A national design competition for sustainable public spaces in Chiang Mai crowned "Khob Khet" as the winning concept, selected from 112 student submissions that reimagined walkable city development around the northern city's cultural herita
Four-Meter Python Caught Hiding in Potted Plant
A four-meter king cobra was discovered hiding behind a potted plant at a Songkhla home after the resident's dog raised an alarm. Rescue workers safely captured and released the snake into a forest while hopeful neighbors noted the house num
M 4.7 - 115 km WSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia
A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck 115 kilometers west-southwest of Banda Aceh, Indonesia on Monday at a depth of 46 kilometers.
Bang Bo and Khlong Dan Residents Demand Pump Systems for Floods
Residents of Bang Bo and Khlong Dan districts in Samut Prakan are demanding installation of additional water pumps and drainage systems to combat persistent flooding caused by inadequate infrastructure.
Free Market Stalls Offered to Flood-Hit Vendors
Flood-affected vendors can now sell free at Mum Market in Nong Chachachaa until its October 2 grand opening, offering relief to merchants displaced by recent severe flooding.
Phuket Hotel Staff Compete in Hospitality Skills Showcase
Hotel workers from across Phuket competed in a skills showcase over the weekend featuring culinary contests and training sessions designed to elevate service standards across the island's hospitality sector.
Rescue Team Evacuates 40 Pigs From Rising Floodwaters
A rescue team evacuated 40 young pigs from flooded pens in Buriram Province on September 28, transporting them by boat to higher ground after floodwaters threatened the animals' lives. The seven-hour operation in Nang Rong District required
Srakaew Irrigation Department Denies Dam Crack Rumors
The Srakaew Irrigation Department inspected Khlong Phra Sathung reservoir after online rumors claimed the dam had cracked, confirming the structure is sound with no damage or safety concerns.
Senate Committee Examines Ao Kung Marina Dispute
A Senate committee and the National Human Rights Commission are reviewing a disputed Ao Kung marina project in Phuket, as local residents and officials seek answers on land rights and public waterway use.