Krabi Province News — Southern Thailand Updates
Kulvuthi Advances Smoothly as Picchayamol Upsets Suphanida to Reach Thailand Open Round Two
Defending champion Kulvuthi Vititsanth advanced comfortably at the Toyota Thailand Open, while lower-ranked Picchayamol pulled off an upset over higher-seeded Suphanida in women's singles at the World Tour Super 500 event.
Too Harsh: Ban on Visiting Monks at Ordination Platform Criticized; Chumphon Acting Ecclesiastical Chief Orders Investigation, Says Times Have Changed
Chumphon's acting ecclesiastical chief has criticized a temple abbot's ban on visiting monks during a funeral ceremony as "too harsh" and ordered an investigation into the dispute at Tham Pru Ta Kian Temple.
Anutin Adamant: Won't Allow Foreigners to Steal Thai Jobs or Seize Public Land - Cracking Down on Beach Order
Prime Minister Anutin vowed to crack down on illegal activities and prevent foreigners from monopolizing Thai jobs and public beaches during a visit to Koh Pangan on May 13, pledging to organize coastal areas for local residents' benefit.
Officials review troubled B140mn The Park Khao Lak project
Phuket officials are reviewing audit findings into The Park Khao Lak, a 140-million-baht beachfront tourism project in Phang Nga facing public criticism over its condition and management.
Pattana Reports Hat Yai Hospital Recovery 20% Ahead of Schedule, Flood Management Systems to be Completed This Year
Hat Yai Hospital is rebuilding 20% faster than planned after flood damage, with 100 million baht in royal funding to upgrade emergency facilities and flood defenses by year-end.
Bajjo, Sukhothai FC Captain, Bids Farewell After Securing Top-Flight Status
Madagascan striker John Bajjo has departed Sukhothai FC after a decade with the club, having helped secure their top-flight status with a crucial goal in their season-saving 3-0 victory over Muang Thong United.
Pheu Thong Cable Car to Phu Kradueng Mountain Opens in February 2030
A cable car to Phu Kradueng Mountain in Loei province will open in February 2030, with environmental assessments and construction design currently underway through December 2025.
Anutin Beams with Joy as Koh Phangan Residents Welcome PM with Signs, Jokes About Kids Getting Tired Hearing His Name
Prime Minister Anutin visited Koh Phangan on May 13, where residents greeted him with welcoming signs and flowers at the pier. During the trip, he ordered improvements to aging ferry infrastructure and joked with local children about being
OSMEP hosts Phuket forum to boost SME Soft Power industry
OSMEP convened a Phuket forum bringing together government and private sector stakeholders to identify legal and policy obstacles hindering Thailand's Soft Power sector and develop strategies to enhance SME competitiveness.
Pheu Thai Spokesman Urges Srettha to Stand Firm Against Influential Figures in Phuket Visit, Demands Real Solutions for Hat Yai Flooding
Pheu Thai spokesman urges PM Anutin to confront powerful figures obstructing flood investigations during a Phuket visit, demanding real solutions for Hat Yai residents still waiting for meaningful recovery six months after devastating flood
Homeless man found dead front of Patong school
An unidentified homeless man was found dead outside a school in Patong on Tuesday morning, with police still investigating the cause of death and working to identify the victim.
Diverse Approaches – Accelerating 'Khorat Durian' Production: Farmers' Strategy to Lock in Prices Before Market Saturation
Khorat durian farmer Somchai Chaisamrong accelerated production to May harvest, beating typical June timing to capture premium prices of 130-150 baht per kilogram before market saturation from competing Northeast orchards.