Krabi Province News — Southern Thailand Updates
Chinese Tourists Accused of Spearfishing Protected Parrotfish at Phuket’s Kata Beach
Chinese tourists were caught spearfishing protected parrotfish during a night dive at Kata Beach in Phuket, prompting local outrage over the illegal activity.
Royal Irrigation Department Clarifies Cha-Uad–Phraek Muang Canal Dredging Project Phase 2
The Royal Irrigation Department is nearing completion of Phase 2 dredging on the Cha-Uad–Phraek Muang Canal in Nakhon Si Thammarat, removing 1.91 million cubic meters of sediment to improve water drainage and flood management for over 80,00
PM Cracks Down on Bang Tao Beach, Vows Zero Tolerance for Gangsters and Warns They'll Face Real Consequences
Prime Minister Anuthon Cracks down on illegal encroachments at Bang Tao Beach in Phuket, vowing zero tolerance for gangsters intimidating residents and pledging severe consequences for criminal elements operating in the area.
Two Villagers Insist Armed Men Were Cambodian Soldiers Who Opened Fire and Crossed into Thailand, Claim They're Former Rangers with Different Accents
Two villagers from Buriram's border area insist armed men who fired at them on May 8 were Cambodian soldiers, not Thai troops as the military claims, citing their ability to distinguish accents and military uniforms.
Jarumsuk Knocks Out Punyai to Successfully Defend Rajadamnern 118-Pound Championship with 350,000 Baht Bonus
Jarumsuk defended his Rajadamnern 118-pound boxing title with a second-round knockout of Punyai at Rajadamnern Stadium, earning a 350,000 baht bonus in the process.
Phuket Enforces Toughest Legal Measures on Foreign Tourists and Businesses
Phuket authorities are intensifying enforcement against foreign nationals who break Thai laws, implementing stricter penalties to control behavior in the tourism sector following an Israeli Embassy warning to its citizens.
Thai Prime Minister to Inspect Beach Encroachment in Phuket
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will inspect illegal beach encroachments in Phuket on May 10th, starting at Bang Tao Beach, as the government reinforces efforts to protect public coastlines.
Authorities Crack Down on Four Suspected Nominee-Owned Hotels in Koh Phangan
Authorities raided four hotels on Koh Phangan suspected of using Thai nominees to disguise foreign ownership, part of an ongoing crackdown on illegal business practices in the island's Sri Thanu area.
Pattani FC and Nongbua Pitchaya Advance to Thai League 2 Playoff Finals
Pattani FC and Nongbua Pitchaya secured spots in the Thai League 2 playoff finals after winning their semifinal matchups, with Pattani defeating Chainat Hornbill 5-2 on aggregate and Nongbua staging a comeback to beat Police Tero 4-3. The c
Foreign Nationals Face Over 3,000 Criminal Cases in Phuket So Far This Year, Drunk Driving Tops List of Offenses
Foreign nationals have been implicated in over 3,200 criminal cases in Phuket this year, with drunk driving leading the offenses, primarily involving tourists visiting Thailand's popular beach destination.
Surat Thani Governor Tightens Measures Against Foreign Law Violations on Tourist Islands
Surat Thani's governor is cracking down on foreign nationals illegally residing and working on popular tourist islands including Koh Samui and Koh Phangan, targeting Israeli and Russian citizens allegedly misusing tourist visas.
63-Year-Old Man Hunted for Fish but Caught in Crossfire with 10 Cambodian Soldiers, Barely Escapes
A 63-year-old fisherman from Buriram province narrowly escaped after encountering 10 armed Cambodian soldiers near a village dam, abandoning his motorcycle and catch as gunfire erupted during his retreat.