Krabi Province News — Southern Thailand Updates
Governor holds consul talks to tackle bad tourist behaviour
Phuket's governor met with foreign consuls and officials to address inappropriate behaviour by some tourists, warning all visitors must strictly follow Thai law.
Rawai ‘Khao Daeng’ encroachment prompts legal action
Police have filed criminal charges against suspects accused of illegally encroaching on protected forest land in Phuket's Rawai district, following a complaint lodged in the previous year.
Burial of High-Ranking Individual Unearthed: Ancient Human Skeleton Wearing Gold Bracelets
A high-ranking individual buried 1,500 years ago in Phetchaburi Province was unearthed wearing gold bracelets, surrounded by six ancient drums and pottery in a ritual burial site discovered in a rice field.
Thai F-16s patrol border as Myanmar airstrikes and Karen drone attacks intensify near Tak
Thai F-16s patrolled the border near Tak province on April 29 after intense fighting between Myanmar military forces and Karen resistance groups escalated, including drone attacks on a Myanmar base and retaliatory airstrikes that sent explo
Suchat Leads Delegation to Luang Prabang, Strengthens Thailand-Laos Environmental Cooperation
Thailand's Natural Resources Minister Suchat Chomklin visited Luang Prabang to strengthen bilateral environmental cooperation and share expertise in preserving the UNESCO World Heritage Site, with both nations planning joint staff exchanges
Japanese Champion Takeru Segawa's Wife Posts Touching Tribute After His Knockout Victory in Final Fight Before Retirement
Japanese kickboxing champion Takeru Segawa retired on a high note with a fifth-round knockout victory over Thai opponent Rotthang Jitmuangnon at Tokyo's Ariake Arena, prompting an emotional tribute from his wife Aoi Kawaguchi.
Government offices to close for May holidays
Government offices across Phuket, including Immigration, will close for three public holidays in May, though they remain open today.
Bang Tao restaurants cleared from beachfront sand
Phuket authorities removed restaurant furniture and illegal structures from Bang Tao Beach's public sand, clarifying that the beachfront remains government property separate from nearby legally-operated businesses.
Sea gypsy ‘Family Reunion’ spotlights Urak Lawoi culture
The Urak Lawoi sea gypsy community held a family gathering on Koh Siray to preserve their traditions and strengthen bonds across generations.
Stamp Fairtex Sends Well-Wishes to Tacheru After Emotional Farewell Fight
Stamp Fairtex congratulated Tacheru on his knockout victory over Rodtang at ONE Samurai 1, which marked Tacheru's emotional retirement fight and interim kickboxing title win.
Kota Sends Encouragement to Rotton After Knockout Loss to Takeru at One Samurai
Japanese boxer Kota Miura posted encouragement to Thai fighter Rotton Chitmeungnon after Rotton's knockout loss to Takeru Segawa at One Samurai 1 in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Cambodia Makes Bold Accusations of Thai M79 Grenade Firing During Military Delegation Site Visit; Thailand Says It Was Just Warning Shots
Cambodia accused Thailand of firing M79 grenades during a border inspection tour in Surin province, but Thai forces said they only discharged three warning shots after Cambodian soldiers approached their fence line.