Krabi Province News — Southern Thailand Updates
La River Basin Network Declares 'Communities Not Mines' Position Against Fluorite Mining
Over 400 residents from six communities in Mae Hong Son Province's La Basin declared their unified opposition to a fluorite mining project, marching to protect water sources and livelihoods they say are threatened by the proposed operations
Four die in Phang Nga well after suspected toxic gas exposure
Four villagers died after entering a six-metre well to clean it in Phang Nga's Khura Buri district on April 26, with officials suspecting toxic gas or oxygen depletion was responsible for the deaths.
Viral Video: Three Men Fight in Temple, Man in Green Shirt Delivers Knockout Punch
A viral video showing a man in a green shirt knocking down an attacker with a clean right punch during a fight at a Buriram temple has drawn 2.3 million views. The incident occurred after a funeral when three drunk friends argued over a bor
Owner Devastated as Lightning Strike Kills Mother Cow and Calf—Borrowed to Buy Them
A woman who borrowed 25,000 baht to buy cattle for farming lost both a mother cow and calf to lightning in Buriram province, leaving her unable to repay the debt and devastated over the loss of animals she considered family.
Thanaphat Clinches Double Championship – Petchdarin Wins Women's Category at Thailand National Cycling Championships
Thanaphat Skultatron won both the men's open and under-23 road racing titles at Thailand's National Cycling Championships in Chanthaburi, while Petchdarin Somrat claimed the women's crown. The event drew strong participation as athletes com
Phra Pradaeng Songkran Festival in Full Swing During Evening Hours; Water Truck Ban Imposed on 13 Major Routes
Phra Pradaeng's Songkran festival drew large crowds for water play in Samut Prakan, prompting police to ban water trucks from 13 major routes during peak hours to manage traffic and reduce accidents.
Pattaya ladyboy duo lures Indian tourist, steals 100,000 baht gold necklace
An Indian tourist reported losing a 100,000-baht gold necklace to two transgender women who approached him on Pattaya Beach Road early April 26, police said.
Neighborhood Alarmed After Woman Discovers Mysterious Bag at School Entrance Containing Important Documents
A woman found an abandoned black bag at a school entrance in Rayong on April 25th, prompting police to cordon off the area; inside were clothes and a divorce document rather than any dangerous items.
Thai Windsurfing Team Reaches Halfway Point at Asian Beach Games: Wachirwit Holds 3rd Place in iQFoil Men's U21
Thailand's windsurfing team competes at the Asian Beach Games in China with Wachirwit Thanoup holding 3rd place in the men's U21 iQFoil category halfway through competition. Challenging wind conditions have hampered Thai athletes, though Wa
“Sit by the Sea, Watch Planes, Enjoy Local Delights at Laem Sai” Festival in Thalang Is a Huge Success
Phuket's annual "Sit by the Sea, Watch Planes, Enjoy Local Delights" festival drew crowds to Laem Sai Pier in Thalang, featuring seaside views, plane watching, and local food offerings.
Phuket Advances Circular Economy with “Live Like a Local” Upcycled Souvenirs
Phuket is promoting sustainable tourism through "Live Like a Local," a brand that transforms discarded fishing nets and marine debris into premium souvenirs and fashion items as part of a circular economy initiative.
Armed Man Causing Disturbance in Rawai Quickly Detained
Police in Phuket's Rawai area arrested a man in his forties who had been harassing shopkeepers and residents while allegedly carrying weapons, demanding money and food in daily disturbances around the Saiyuan neighborhood.