Krabi Province News — Southern Thailand Updates
Rude Foreign Tourists Spark Outrage in Phuket After Dine-and-Dash Incident Involving Spitting, Snot Gesture, and Middle Finger
A foreign couple sparked outrage across Thailand after allegedly skipping payment at a Patong food stall and returning to harass the vendor with offensive gestures in a viral video.
Phetsai Tharn Faces Pen Dao: Revenge or Redemption in Chonburi
Phetsai Tharn faces Pen Dao in a Muay Thai rematch at Chonburi Provincial Hall on May 5th, with the knee specialist seeking to extend his winning streak against the technical striker seeking revenge from their March loss.
Foreign youths accused of taking drinks without paying on Koh Phangan
Two foreign youths allegedly took beer from a Koh Phangan shop without paying after a refund dispute, prompting the owner to warn other business operators about the incident.
Two Teenagers' Gang Fight Resolved in the Ring: Mothers Arrange Boxing Match with Press as Witnesses
Two mothers arranged a boxing match between their rival sons at a Hat Yai gym to settle months of gang violence, with the fight ending early when one teenager's elbow strike caused a serious cut; both agreed to end their feud afterward.
Donation scammers, illegal beach vendors targeted at Patong Beach
Phuket authorities arrested illegal donation collectors operating along Patong Beach as part of a broader crackdown on unregulated street activities in the popular tourist destination.
Inspection of Chanthaburi Durian Farm Uncovers 1.5 Tons of Substandard Fruit Destined for Export; Officials Order Disposal and Red Marking
Inspectors in Chanthaburi found 1.5 tons of substandard durian hidden in a 7-ton export shipment, ordering the underripe fruit marked in red to prevent resale. The facility received a warning, with threats of license suspension for repeat v
Heartbroken Durian Farmer Watches 4 Tons of Fruit Destroyed as Storm Strikes Just Before Harvest
A durian farmer in Nakhon Ratchasima lost approximately 4 tons of fruit when a sudden windstorm destroyed her orchard on May 2, just 80 days before the harvest was due.
Phuket to host Andaman economic meeting, study tour
Phuket will host an Andaman economic summit this month, bringing together government and business leaders from southern Thailand to drive regional development.
South African dies in fall from condo
A 37-year-old South African man died after falling from a Kathu condominium and was found in the building's swimming pool.
Foreign Couple Rescued After Kayaking Mishap in Krabi’s Tha Len Canal
A foreign couple was rescued after getting stranded during a guided kayaking trip in Krabi's Tha Len canal mangrove area on Saturday evening.
Karen Army Claims Over 60 Myanmar Troops Killed
The Karen National Liberation Army claims it has killed over 60 Myanmar junta troops since April, with fighting intensifying near the Thai-Myanmar border in Karen state opposite Mae Hong Son province.
Tragic: 25-Year-Old Weighing 198 kg Cannot Fit in Crematorium, Temple Uses Traditional Outdoor Cremation Method
A 25-year-old man weighing 198 kg was cremated using an ancient outdoor method at a Rayong temple after his body could not fit in the standard crematorium.