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  • Krabi officials hunting motocross drivers who rode bikes in historic cave – VIDEO

    Krabi officials hunting motocross drivers who rode bikes in historic cave – VIDEO

    Officials in the southern province of Krabi are on the hunt for a group of motocross riders who rode their bikes through an historic cave considered a significant ancient site. It’s believed the bikers were participating in some sort of race, and officials are now attempting to track down the race organisers as well as the bikers. According to a…

  • Krabi airport to double passenger capacity with new terminal

    Krabi airport to double passenger capacity with new terminal

    Krabi airport is planning to double its passenger handling capacity with a third terminal expected to open by October. The move is planned alongside the reopening of Thailand to international tourists. A new runway is also being built, costing almost 942 million baht. The Department of Aviation says the runway is expected to be completed on time and will increase…

  • Krabi businesses battle to survive the tourist crisis | VIDEO

    Krabi businesses battle to survive the tourist crisis | VIDEO

    Ao Nang beach, usually a thriving hub for backpackers and day trippers, is doing it tough. But the local business people want you to know that it’s open for business and the area is still beautiful and more more pristine than ever. There are currently 5 airlines flying into Krabi at the moment, most with multiple flights each day. That…

  • Work on Maya Bay jetty nearly complete, but officials say, “not yet” to re-opening

    Work on Maya Bay jetty nearly complete, but officials say, “not yet” to re-opening

    The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has responded to pleas for Maya Bay to re-open by telling local officials to wait. Krabi authorities are anxious for the famed beauty spot to re-open as they desperately try to revive tourism in the province. The bay has been closed since 2018 after conservationists determined that a break from visitors…