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Hill myna dispute leads to fatal shooting in Krabi
A dispute over a hill myna bird led to a violent incident in Koh Lanta, Krabi province. A man fatally shot his neighbour and the neighbour’s young daughter while injuring the man’s wife. Police are actively pursuing the suspect. Yesterday, July 1, at 11.30am, Police Lieutenant Pimon Phromcharoen from Koh Lanta Police Station received a report of a shooting at…
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Fugitive Irishman caught in Thailand after 415-day visa overstay
Immigration officers in Krabi apprehended an Irish national who overstayed his visa by 415 days. Yesterday, June 26, Police Lieutenant General Panumas Boonyalak, along with senior immigration officials, coordinated with the Irish police to locate the suspect, who has a history of criminal activities in Ireland. The Irishman is reportedly involved in numerous crimes, including 12 offences related to drug…
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AirAsia celebrates 16 years of success with exclusive trip to Krabi
AirAsia is celebrating its 16th consecutive title as the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline, and they did it in style with a special trip to Krabi. In partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the airline hosted over 120 key opinion leaders (KOLs) and media representatives from across Asia, aiming to promote Green Season travel and showcase Krabi as a…
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Krabi Airport soars as 5 airlines request landing slots
Krabi Airport is rapidly becoming one of Thailand’s most exciting aviation hubs, with five international airlines applying for landing slots. The surge in interest signals a growing global confidence in the airport’s capabilities and potential as a gateway to the Andaman region. Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri revealed that the Department of Airports (DoA) participated in the 156th International Air…
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Foreign tourist flees angry mob after violating Krabi national park rules
A viral video has emerged showing a foreign tourist fleeing from angry Thai men after he violated rules at a national park in the southern province of Krabi. It is also alleged the foreigner behaved disrespectfully towards park rangers. The Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park Facebook page issued a statement addressing the incident after a video of the…
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Foreign tourists try to steal from tip box in Koh Phi Phi bar
A Thai bar owner on Koh Phi Phi, an island in the southern province of Krabi, exposed four foreign tourists who attempted to steal money from a tip box by sharing CCTV footage of the incident online. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Thaiger (@thethaigerofficial) The bar owner, Thanee Suksrimuang, posted the video on…
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Krabi locals team up to tackle marine waste in coastal cleanup
A stunning community effort in Krabi has seen volunteers from across the region band together to tackle the growing problem of marine waste along the Ao Ching Chang coastline. The clean-up, which took place yesterday, May 7, focused on removing harmful debris and preserving the area’s fragile marine environment. Led by the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) and…
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Thailand launches e-ticket system in marine parks
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) will officially introduce a fully operational e-ticket system on October 15 across six key marine national parks, marking the beginning of the tourist season. This pilot project aims to boost park revenue by 10% and improve transparency in collecting entrance fees. During a press conference yesterday, April 28, Director-General Attapol…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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Mother seeks help as children rescued from abusive father in Krabi
Pavena Hongsakul, chairman of the Pavena Hongsakul Foundation for Children and Women, yesterday disclosed a distressing case involving a 28 year old woman from Krabi province. The woman reported that her former partner, a 29 year old man, had taken custody of their two children, aged 10 and seven, and refused to allow her to visit them. Miw alleged that…
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Dutch tourist runs naked in Krabi hotel, takes a tumble
A shocking incident unfolded at a hotel in Krabi yesterday when a Dutch tourist, in a state of apparent hallucination, ran naked through the hotel before falling down some stairs and injuring himself. The man, identified as 51 year old Ronald Hillmar, was acting erratically, and hotel staff had to call the police and rescue workers to manage the situation.…
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Budget airline launches direct flights to Krabi from India
Thailand’s picturesque Krabi province just became more accessible to Indian travellers, as budget airline IndiGo launched its inaugural direct flight from Mumbai to the popular beach destination. The flight landed at Krabi International Airport last night, March 24, marking the start of a new chapter in travel between India and Thailand’s stunning Andaman coast. Flight 6E1085, an Airbus A320, touched…
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Red card: Thai cops in Liverpool kits bust Toon clad drug dealer
A Thai drug dealer wearing a Newcastle United football jersey was arrested yesterday by Krabi police officers clad in Liverpool replica shirts in an ironic swoop. The symbolic arrest was in revenge for Liverpool’s defeat to Newcastle last week in the Carabao Cup final. United beat the Reds 2-1 thanks to goals by Dan Burn and Alexander Isak to lift…
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German tourist’s love for Thai salted mackerel goes viral on TikTok
A German man went viral among Thai TikTok users after sharing a video of his favourite Thai dish, bought from a market in the southern province of Krabi, in an attempt to discover its exact name from Thai netizens. The German tourist, Manuel Calumet, shared a video of himself and his family visiting a market in Krabi on Friday, March…
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Dog alerts owners to 5-metre king cobra under car bonnet
Unusual barking from a dog led to a startling discovery when a large king cobra, nearly 5 metres, was found hiding under a car bonnet. Weighing over 30 kilogrammes, the snake was later captured by rescue officials yesterday, March 12, in Krabi province. The incident occurred when rescue teams from the Pracharuamjai Foundation in Thung Yai district, Nakhon Si Thammarat…
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I’ll be right back: Foreign tourist dines and dashes in Krabi
A foreign tourist has gone viral for all the wrong reasons after dining and dashing at a Krabi restaurant, leaving staff and locals furious. The tall, tattooed man reportedly ordered a lavish meal, pretended to visit the restroom, and then vanished without paying. The incident occurred on March 9 at Into the Forest, a popular restaurant in Khao Thong subdistrict,…
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Busted! British man’s ‘high’-risk trip lands him in Krabi trouble
A British tourist caught at Krabi Airport with a whopping 38 kilos of cannabis in his suitcase has been named and faces a decade-long stretch behind bars for his colossal weed blunder. Daniel James Hallett, from Hull, is staring at up to 10 years in a Thai prison after his arrest for allegedly attempting to smuggle cannabis through the airport…
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Speedboat leakage leaves Phuket holidaymakers in deep water
Nearly 30 foreign holidaymakers found themselves in deep trouble when their speedboat began taking on water en route from Koh Lipe to Phuket. The drama unfolded near Koh Poda Nok, just off the Krabi coast, as powerful waves battered the vessel, causing a leak. Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Koh Phi Phi National Park sprang into action, sending out a park patrol…
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Busted bud: British man nabbed with cannabis at Krabi Airport
A British man was arrested at Krabi International Airport after officials discovered a massive haul of more than 34 kilogrammes of cannabis stashed in suitcases. The late-night bust has set tongues wagging amidst continuing concerns over drug trafficking in Thailand. According to Krabi Provincial Police, the drama unfolded around 11.50pm on Saturday, March 8, when vigilant airport staff found a…
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Ex Thai boxer injured in gang attack over parking dispute (video)
An ex Thai boxer yesterday sustained a broken nasal bone in an alleged gang attack, reportedly including a security guard and motorcycle taxi riders, at a bus terminal in the southern province of Krabi. The 41 year old ex-boxer, Narong, better known as Saddam Kietyongyuth, shared the details of the gang attack with Channel 7 to seek justice for himself. The…
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Foreign woman rescued after six hours floating off Krabi coast
Thai fishermen rescued a foreign woman who had been floating in the middle of the sea for six hours in the southern province of Krabi yesterday, February 10. A Thai woman, Arun, reported to the community leader in Krabi’s Khlong Thom district that one of her employees found a foreign woman floating in the sea about 6 kilometres from Koh…
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Ancient hyena fossils found in Krabi cave reveal savannah past
A recent discovery in a cave in Krabi has unearthed numerous hyena fossils, estimated to be over 200,000 years old, suggesting that Krabi was once a savannah. Yesterday, February 9, Assistant Professor Doctor Kantapon Suraprasit, a lecturer from the Department of Geology at Chulalongkorn University, alongside a team of geologists and the Krabi Cave Lovers Club, conducted an exploration in…
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Blade end: Krabi mechanic’s routine lawnmower repair turns deadly
A seemingly ordinary day turned tragic for a 72 year old Krabi mechanic, as a routine lawnmower repair took a lethal turn. The Krabi mechanic, Saman, yesterday, February 2, was engaged in what should have been just another day at his repair shop: a humble single-storey setup nestled in the area of Ban Khao Thiam Pa, Khao Thong subdistrict in…
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Living the dream to living the screams: British man’s tale of survival
Imagine living the dream, only to have it shattered in the blink of an eye in Thailand: This is the reality for a British man who has captivated the hearts of many with his tale of survival against the odds. Lee Francis was left paralysed after a motorbike crash in Thailand but is determined to turn his nightmare into a…
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Krabi park e-ticketing system struggles to curb cash handling risks
A special task force from the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) conducted an inspection yesterday, January 17, at Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Koh Phi Phi National Park in Krabi to evaluate anti-corruption measures. The inspection followed the introduction of an e-ticketing system intended to prevent fraud in park entry fee management. Officials examined the fee collection processes at popular tourist sites such…
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Swimming, tourist boats banned at Phi Phi Island due to rough seas
Officials have temporarily banned swimming and tourist boats at Phi Phi Island due to strong winds and rough seas. Officials have placed red flags along the beaches in Koh Phai, Ao Nang subdistrict, Mueang Krabi district, and other marine tourist areas to ensure safety. This decision was made yesterday, January 12, following continuous strong winds in the afternoon. Emergency personnel,…
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