Krabi Province News — Southern Thailand Updates
Teacher catches crow stealing boiled eggs on camera
An art teacher in northeastern Thailand set up a camera to catch an egg thief and discovered the culprit was a clever crow repeatedly stealing boiled eggs from outside his school room.
Phuket Commerce Department Inspects Patong Beach Over Coconut Price Controversy, Tightens Merchant Compliance
Phuket commerce officials investigated complaints about inflated coconut prices at Patong Beach, finding most vendors displayed fair pricing between 50-100 baht while preparing stricter enforcement rules for beachfront merchants.
Pongsphira Clinches Double Championship in Mountain Bike Thai National Competition at Pong Nam Ron
Thai cyclist Pongsphira Pongsayukul won the Open Men's mountain bike championship at the Thai National Competition held in Chanthaburi's Pong Nam Ron district April 25-26, with Tak Province set to host the final rounds in August.
Rising Star Yodtaenakeng Faces Off Against Saenleiang in KP Sunday Fight Headliner
Rising boxers Yodtaenakeng and Saenleiang, both 16, clash at 119 pounds in the KP Sunday Fight main event on April 26, with the power-based southerner facing off against a ring-savvy counter-puncher on True Vision NOW.
Phuket to Advance Stray Dog Shelter to Create Rabies-Free Zones
Phuket authorities are expanding stray dog shelter operations to establish rabies-free zones and improve public health, part of a broader effort to enhance the province's image for tourism.
Songkhla Approves 2.4 Billion Baht Budget to Repair Homes Damaged by Flooding Across 112,927 Households
Songkhla Province has approved 2.4 billion baht to repair homes damaged by recent flooding across nearly 113,000 households in 16 districts, with fund transfers beginning April 24.
Sarapetch Monitors Koh Tao Landfill Fire, Mobilizes All Sectors to Accelerate Firefighting Efforts
A major landfill fire on Koh Tao remains uncontrolled as deputy minister Sarapetch mobilizes multiple agencies with water trucks and equipment to contain the blaze, with full containment expected within 2-3 days despite strong winds.
Pure Heart Foundation Partners with Private Sector to Deliver Snacks to Wildfire Control Officers in Kanchanaburi
The Pure Heart Foundation delivered nearly 3,750 snacks worth over 93,000 baht to wildfire control officers in Kanchanaburi Province, partnering with the private sector to support personnel battling ongoing wildfires affecting the region's
RDF proposals lead Phuket push to tackle daily rubbish load
Phuket is pursuing waste management reforms including a multi-municipality cluster project and refuse-derived fuel production to reduce landfill dependency and tackle the island's growing garbage crisis.
Phuket studies Bangkok’s stray animal, waste systems
Phuket's city mayor led officials to Bangkok to study stray animal control and waste management strategies for potential implementation in the island province.
Phuket races to fix underpass lighting before school term
Phuket is conducting emergency repairs on underpass lighting across the island ahead of the May 14 school term start, working around the clock to meet the deadline.
Half a million books go on sale as Phuket hosts major international fair
Phuket is hosting its fourth International Book Sale Featuring Big Bad Wolf Books, with over 500,000 titles from worldwide publishers available at discounts up to 90%.