Krabi News
Krabi news, tourism, business, and lifestyle—stay updated with breaking stories, local events, and travel insights from Ao Nang, Phi Phi Islands, Railay Beach, and beyond. Get the latest from The Thaiger, your trusted Krabi news source.
-
Sponsored Limited-time deal: Save 20% on Cigna's expat health plans forever
Starting a new life abroad is exciting—new culture, new lifestyle, and new chances to grow. But living far from home also means taking steps to protect your health in unfamiliar surroundings. Without the right coverage, even small health issues can...
-
Krabi under the table! Bribery storm rocks paradise parks
Tourism bosses in Krabi are demanding answers after bombshell bribery claims surfaced against park officials accused of pocketing cash from dodgy tour operators, sparking fears the scandal could tarnish Thailand’s tropical crown jewel. Krabi Tourism Association called for a full-blown investigation into explosive allegations that national park officials have been taking bribes from tour companies, claims that have gone viral…
-
Missing Welshman Daniel Davies found safe in Krabi hostel
A 26 year old Welshman who had been out of contact with his family for over a month, was found safe yesterday afternoon in Krabi, according to local media. He reportedly told friends that he “didn’t want to go home.” Daniel Davies, hailing from Llanelli, Wales, last spoke with his family on March 13, while reportedly staying at Hangover Hostel on…
-
Small earthquake strikes Krabi, no tsunami risk reported
An earthquake measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale occurred in Krabi province, with the epicentre located in Khlong Khama subdistrict, Nuea Khlong district. The event, which was felt by locals, took place at 2.27pm yesterday, April 14. The Thai Meteorological Department’s Earthquake Surveillance Division reported the quake’s depth at 2 kilometres. At 2.42pm, the Thai Meteorological Department issued a statement…
-
Injured foreign man vanishes after bloody bar brawl in Krabi
A foreign man, whose body was covered in blood, disappeared on his motorcycle following a brawl with his friends at a bar on Koh Lanta, an island in the southern province of Krabi, raising concerns among residents. A video showing a foreign man with bloodstains across his body was shared on social media by a Thai bar owner. The footage was…
-
American nurse recovers after cheating death in Krabi moped crash
An American nurse went from ziplining with elephants to clinging to life in a Thai hospital but now she is thrilled to be back home after a moped crash in Krabi left her face shattered and her future uncertain. Sierra Fairhurst, an intensive care nurse at Salem Hospital in Massachusetts, was on holiday in Thailand with friends when disaster struck.…
Don't forget to check out some other things to do in Thailand - get help starting a business or finding a job in Thailand, buy Thailand property, rent a yacht or book a medical procedure worldwide.