Krabi Province News — Southern Thailand Updates
Phuket pushes stronger family networks through ‘Family Vaccine’ project
Phuket launched a "Family Vaccine" project to strengthen family relationships and community networks, with over 220 residents participating in a Family Day and Women's Assembly event this week.
Land Department Director Denies Foreign Land Seizure on Koh Phangan; Inspection Reveals Foreigners Hold Only 6% of Island Property
Land Department officials inspected Koh Phangan after social media claims of foreign land seizure, finding foreigners hold only 6% of private property on the island. Police arrested 12 foreign companies suspected of violating Thai law using
Environment Minister Sends Deputy to Investigate Freedom Beach Forest Encroachment Case Against 'Sai Lek'
A deputy environment minister investigated illegal construction at Freedom Beach's national forest reserve by a suspect known as 'Sai Lek', finding unauthorized structures on roughly 10 rai of protected land in Phuket Province. The governme
Democrats Party Launches Itthiwat Wattanasatsorn as Pattaya Mayor Candidate, Promoting 'Pattaya for Everyone'
The Democrats Party launched Itthiwat Wattanasatsorn as their Pattaya mayor candidate for the June 28 election, promoting a "Pattaya for Everyone" platform that includes childcare centers, improved water access, and transparent budget manag
Foreign Nationals Face Over 2,600 Criminal Cases in Koh Phangan and Surat Thani in Past Seven Months
Surat Thani authorities recorded over 2,600 criminal cases involving foreign nationals in the past seven months, with nationals from Myanmar, Russia, France, Israel, and the UK accounting for the majority of violations across Koh Phangan an
Phuket Man Turns Himself In for Encroaching on Protected Forest at Freedom Beach, Facing Four Charges
A 51-year-old Phuket man surrendered to police to face four charges of illegally encroaching on protected forest at Freedom Beach in Karon, following an inspection by senior officials that prompted his voluntary turnover.
Phuket pushes AI use in government administration
Phuket provincial officials are implementing AI technology in government administration to streamline public services and cut through bureaucratic delays, with officers attending a workshop this week on the initiative.
Indian Embassy Closely Monitoring Phuket Investigation After Four Tourists Collapse at Kamala Café; One Indian National Dies
Four Indian tourists collapsed at a Kamala Beach café in Phuket on May 9, with one 26-year-old dying; the Indian Embassy is monitoring the ongoing investigation into the mysterious incident.
Phuket Town shrine faces encroachment complaint
PHUKET: An iconic Chinese shrine in Phuket Town is facing the prospect of demolishing or relocating structures after officials confirmed a land encroachment complaint involving neighbouring property boundaries.
Natural Resources Department Cracks Down on Freedom Beach Encroachment in Phuket, Reclaiming Public Shoreline
Thailand's Natural Resources Department is cracking down on decade-long encroachment at Freedom Beach in Phuket, where systematic illegal occupation has blocked public shoreline access and charged tourists unauthorized fees since 2015.
Nara United Calls for Quality Fan Support in Crucial Thai League 2 Promotion Playoff Against Suratthani
Nara United's president urges fans to support with dignity ahead of a crucial Thai League 2 promotion playoff against Suratthani, warning that throwing objects onto the pitch has already cost the club a 60,000-baht fine and future penalties
Civil Society Submits Letter Opposing Phu Ngoy Dam Construction Across Mekong River, Fears Flooding in Ubon Ratchathani
Civil society groups in Ubon Ratchathani formally opposed the Phu Ngoy Dam project in Laos, citing concerns that the hydroelectric facility would reverse water flow and cause flooding in Thailand during monsoon season.