Krabi Province News — Southern Thailand Updates
Phuket man held in Phang Nga gun and drug bust
A Phuket man was arrested in Phang Nga with guns, ammunition and over 140 methamphetamine pills in connection with a larger drug trafficking network.
Mobile Development Unit 15 Accelerates Drought Relief Efforts in Huai Khat District with Water Supply to 35 Households
Mobile Development Unit 15 deployed water trucks and relief teams to assist 35 drought-affected households in Uthai Thani Province's Huai Khat District, distributing water supplies and drinking bottles to roughly 100 residents.
ONE Issues Final Preparations Statement Before ONE Samurai 1 Debut
ONE Championship debuts its new Samurai series in Tokyo on April 29, featuring top Japanese fighters across MMA, Muay Thai, kickboxing and grappling competing for world titles at the Ariake Arena.
Danish Embassy to hold consular outreach event in Phuket
The Danish Embassy will visit Phuket next month to offer consular services and meet with Danish nationals in the area.
Coral in Ao Nang Show Signs of Bleaching as 20% Display Paling
Coral reefs in Ao Nang show early bleaching signs with 20% of live coral paling as sea temperatures reach 32°C, prompting park officials to increase monitoring in Krabi's national marine park.
The Rise of Nuisance Influencers in Thailand: Milk Pours in 7-Eleven, Public Backlash, and Growing Global Frustration
A Kazakhstani influencer sparked outrage after pouring milk and snacks over herself in a Thai 7-Eleven, damaging products and forcing staff to clean up the mess for online content.
Phuket to turn landfill into a park
Phuket will convert its overflowing landfill into a public park within two years, tackling over two million tonnes of waste that threatens the island's environment and tourism sector.
Truck driver pulls scythe in Patong road dispute
A truck driver threatened motorists with a scythe during a road rage incident on a busy Patong road Friday night, with the confrontation captured on dashcam and shared widely online.
Phuket-Phang Nga water project declared ‘ahead of schedule’
A B3.25 billion water-supply project connecting Phuket and Phang Nga is progressing ahead of schedule, though the timeline only measures progress since the contract began last year after the scheme languished in planning for over a decade.
Phuket hands over Thailand Biennale to Rayong
Phuket concluded its five-month run as host of the Thailand Biennale contemporary art festival, passing organizational duties to Rayong while cementing its status as a regional cultural destination.
Phuket posts 3.8mn Q1 arrivals
Phuket welcomed 3.8 million visitors in the first quarter of 2026, though tourism officials noted a modest slowdown and plan to stimulate international arrivals with new flights and events.
‘Seaweed’ returns to Patong Beach
Seaweed has returned to Patong Beach in Phuket, prompting local municipal officials to increase cleanup operations. The efforts aim to maintain the beach's cleanliness and preserve its appeal for tourists during the busy high season.