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Krabi is is located in the Andaman Sea, 814 kilometres from Bangkok, covering an area of 4,708 square kilometres. From archaeological discoveries, it is believed that Krabi was one of the oldest communities in Thailand dating from the prehistoric period. It is also believed that Krabi was once the town of Ban Thai Samo, one of 12 royal cities that used a monkey as the town symbol. Krabi was a dependency town of the Nakhon Si Thammarat Kingdom. Another legend indicates that the town may have taken its name after the meaning of Krabi, which means “sword”. This may have stemmed from a legend that says an ancient sword was unearthed prior to the city’s founding. Later, the sword became a symbol of Krabi.

The province consists of mountains, hills, plains, and mangrove forests, including more than 130 large and small islands. Krabi town has a 5-metre-long river, which flows through town and ends at the Andaman Sea in Tambon Pak Nam. There are several canals in Krabi including Khlong Pakasai, Khlong Krabi Yai and Khlong Krabi Noi (คลองกระบี่น้อย), all of them originate from Phanom Bencha mountain range, the highest mountain range in Krabi. The province is also full of white sandy beaches, crystal clear seawater, beautiful islands, verdant forest with caves, and waterfalls, including more than 100 offshore islands.

Ao Luek 43 kilometres Plai Phraya 66 kilometres

Khao Phanom 39 kilometres Khlong Thom 42 kilometres

Ko Lanta 103 kilometres Lam Thap 67 kilometres

Nuea Khlong 17 kilometres Phang-nga 88 kilometres

Phuket 188 kilometres Trang 136 kilometres

Surat Thani 150 kilometres Nakhon Si Thammarat 202 kilometres

Getting There

By Air takes 1 hour 20 minutes. Regular direct flights to Krabi are operated by Thai Airways International, Thai Air Asia, Orient Thai Air and Nok Air.( Schedules are subject to change)

1. By Air

From Don Muang Domestic Airport to Krabi Airport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes. Also you are able to fly from Suvanna Bhumi International Airport as well. Flight tables and Ticket price are subject to change please check with the respective websites. Details about airlines operates daily service to Krabi are as followings :

1.Thai Airways
2.Thai Air Asia
3.Orient Thai Air.
4. Tiger Airway from Singapore to Krabi.
5. Nok Air.

2. By Bus

Non-air-conditioned buses and air-conditioned coaches leave for Krabi daily from Bangkok’s Southern Bus Terminal at Talad Koa. Air-conditioned buses, varying in 3 types, depart from Bangkok

The schedule mentioned above may be changed. Please check a current schedule from the Southern Bus Terminal

3. By Rail

There is no direct train from Bangkok to Krabi. Visitors may take a train from Bangkok Railway Station called the Hualamphong Railway Station to Suratthani, Trang or Thung Song, Nakhon Si Thammarat, and then ride a bus or a taxi to Krabi. For train schedules and cost details, please contact Bangkok Railway Station.

4. By Car

1. From Bangkok – 946 km route – drive down Highway 4. via Phetchaburi – prachuab Khiri Khan – Chumphon – Ranong Phangnga to Krabi.

2. From Bangkok - 814 km route – take Kighway 4 till reach Chumphon. Then take the diversion to Highway 41. Proceed till you reach Amphoe Wiang Sa and then change over to Highway 4035 to Amphoe Ao Luk. Here you turn towards Highway 4 and proceed to Krabi.

3. From Phuket – 3 hr drive along Highway 402 then HW 4. this is a total distance of 185 km. There are regular buses leaving Phuket for Krabi every hour starting from 7.00 am daily. There are A/C and Non – A/c buses available.

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Festival

"Krabi Boek Fa Andaman Festival" is annually held to inaugurate the province’s tourist season. The festival features parades, local products contests, sea Kayak competitions and boat races.
Loi Ruea Chao Le Festival is a rare festival on Ko Lanta of sea gypsies. The festival is held annually, on the full moon day in the sixth and the eleventh months of the lunar calendar. The sea gypsies on Ko Lanta and from neighbouring areas will gather at the beach near Ban Sala Dan to float boats in the sea in order to bring good luck. The Rong Ngeng, a typical southern dance as well as traditional music, will be performed around the boats.

Information

Area Code : 075

Tourist Police : 075 637 308

Emergency : 1699

Krabi Hospital : 075 611 212

Koh Lanta Hospital : 075 697 017, 697 100

Immigration Office : 075 611 097

Bus Station : 075 611 804

Airport : 075 636 541-2

Coordination Center Krabi Tourism : 075 612 740

Mini vans and Tuk- tuks are the common mode of transportation in Krabi. You can stop them any where on the road to get in. Motor Cycle taxis are also available. You need not look for them ;they shall rather spot you at any intersections. But please be prudent to fix the rates before you make use of the services.

Cars and rental jeeps are reasonably priced and readily available. But there are uninsured vehicles as well a plenty. So please make sure that the vehicle you hire is having proper insurance cover.

Boat Transport to Phi Phi Island from Phuket & Krabi

Phi Phi islands are accessible only by boat. If you are in the Krabi town, you go straight to the Boat jetty at the new pier 2-3 Kilometers from Krabi town. The ferry shall take you to Ao Nang Beach or the famous Rai Lay as well enroute. The trip to Phi Phi takes some 2 hrs. daily two trips are available round trip.

If you are in Phuket and want to go to Phi Phi , you have to proceed to the Deep Sea Port at the Phuket town. There is only one trip a day.

BOAT TRANSPORT TO OTHER AREAS WITHIN THE PROVINCE

There are a number of other boats departing from the Chaofa Ship-berth, Khongkha Road, in Krabi Town for other islands within the Krabi area such as Koh Lanta, Koh Bubu and Koh Jam. No need to book, just go down to the jetty and pay once aboard.

Boat to/from Phuket/Krabi There is a direct boat service to/from Phuket/Krabi daily. The boat, leaves Phuket ferry terminal (where the Phi Phi ferries leave) each morning between 08.00 and 08.30 each morning and arrives at Ao Nang Beach (south-west of Krabi Town) about 2 hours later. It returns to Phuket in the afternoon at 15.00 and the service includes a free shuttle service to Phuket Town and the costs is 400 baht one way.

There are two ways to reach Krabi by road. One route is the Phuket- Koh Phi Phi – Krabi and the other one is via Surat Thani or Nakhon Si Thammarat. The second one from the eastern coast of the peninsula.

Many of the tourist, especially those who arrive by the east coast take the second route and proceed to Krabi on their way to Phuket.

There is regular songtao service between Krabi town and Ao nang. The white songtao takes 30 minutes for a trip. Chartering a country boat is more interesting. It is only marginally expensive.