Welcome to
Krabi !
This coastal province covers an area of 4,709 square kilometers
and is located 814 kilometers south of Bangkok. Krabi is major attractions are located largely along its extensive
coastline, which contains several wenown beaches and bays, and
numerous offshore tropical islands.
History of Krabi
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.
Geography
of Krabi
Krabi's mountainous physical geography is broken by highlands and plains
on the mainland; the provincial administration also covers more than 130
large and small islands in the Andaman Sea. Natural forest cover is
chiefly mangrove and Cassia trees. Krabi's sandy clay soil
conditions are perfect for a variety of agricultural produces, including:
rubber trees, palms, oranges, coconuts, and coffee. The Krabi River flows
5 kilometers through the town and falls into the Andaman Sea at Tambon Pak
Nam.
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with Phang-nga and Sura Thani Provinces.
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with Trang Provinces and the Andaman Sea.
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with Trang and Nakhon Si Thammarat Provinces.
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with Phang-nga Provinces and the Andaman Sea.
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Distances from
Krabi to |
Nearby Provinces
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Districts
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Phang
Nga |
86 km |
Ao
Luk |
43 km |
Phuket |
176 km |
Plai
Phraya |
66 km |
Trang |
131 km |
Khao
Panom |
39 km |
Phattalung |
193 km |
Khlong
Thom |
42 km |
Surat
Thani |
211 km |
Ko
Lanta |
45 km |
Nakhon
Si Thammarat |
233 km |
Lam
Thap |
67 km |
Satun |
276 km |
Nua
Khlong |
17 km |
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Hotels in Ao Nang, Krabi
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Krabi
Thai Village Resort
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Emerald Garden Resort
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Pavilion Queen's Bay
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Ao
Nang Terrace Hotel
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Krabi
National Park Succe
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Krabi
La Playa Resort
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Pakasai
Resort
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Krabi
Nopparat Beach
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Best
Western Ao Nang Bay Resort & Spa
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Wannas
Place (Andaman Sunset Resort)
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Krabi
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Beach Terrace
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Best
Western Ban Ao Nang Resort
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Ao
Nang Beach Resort
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Ao
Nang Sea Front Thai Resort
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Golden Beach Resort
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Ao-Nang
Villa Resort
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Phra
Nang Inn
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Tipa
Resort (former Ocean Garden View Resort)
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Ao
Nang Sunset Hotel
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Ocean View Resort
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Sabai
Mansion Pool & Spa
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Vogue
Pranang Bay Resort & Spa
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Aonang
Paradise Resort
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Krabi
Seview Resort
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Dream Garden
Hotel
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Somkiet
Buri Resort
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Peace
Laguna Resort
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Krabi
Heritage Hotel
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The
Cliff Ao Nang Resort
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Diamond Private
Resort
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Rayavadee
Resort
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Railay
Village Resort
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Sand Sea Resort
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Railay
Bay Resort & Spa
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Hotels in Railay (East)
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Diamond Cave Resort
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Sunrise Tropical
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Special Attention for Ao
Nang Bay Tips !
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Andaman Sea Festival -
Muang District, Krabi Province This Festival takes place in
November and celebrates the opening of the tourist season in
Krabi. Water sport competitions, cultural shows, and
good-natured fun are the schedule. |

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Ao
Nang This bay is situated some 20
kilometres from town. Its white sandy beach stretches to
the foot of a conspicuously prominent limestone range.
Accommodation is available along the beachfront. Other
facilities include diving shops, boats for rent and
sightseeing by canoe. From Ao Nang, tourists may hire boats to
visit nearby attractions such as Hat Rai Le, Tham
Phra Nang located on the land to the east of Ao Nang,
as well as other offshore isles such as Ko Poda, Ko
Kai, Ko Mo and Ko Thap. |
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Krabi
Horticultural Centre This agrotourism
attraction, supported by the Department of Agricultural
Exension, is some 20 kilometers from Krabi on the way to Ao
Luek District. The center covers a large area with a
collection of local fruits, flowers and economic plants. |
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Hat
Noppharat Thara This is a 3-kilometre
long sandy beach located 6 kilometers from Ao Nang. The beach,
paved with tiny seashells, was formerly called "Hat
Khlong Haeng" by locals, which means dried canal
beach. The canal will dry up during low tide and the area
turns into a long beach. The headquarters of Hat
Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park are situated here.
The park covers a large area both onshore and offshore. |
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Hat
Rai Le This beach is generally divided
into two sections, east and west. West Rai Le offers a
broad sandy beach. Although it has less facilities to offer
than Ao Nang, West Rai Le is quieter and more peaceful.
Across the peninsula from West Rai Le is East Rai Le, which
varies from the other beaches in the area. It could
actually be classified as a mud flat, especially during low
tide. Even so, it does offer some rather remarkable views. One
end of the beach is covered with mangroves. |
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Hat
Tham Phra Nang Accessible only by boat,
this sweeping beach offers fine-grained white sand and
crystalline waters, as well as magnificent jagged karsts.
Although visitors flock to this beach year-round, it is still
extremely pristine, and considered to be the most attractive
in the area.
The Inner and Outer Phra Nang Caves, and Phra
Nang Lagoon are close by, and offer some truly
spectacular views. Accommodation is available over a wide
price range. Despite the fact that it is reachable only by
boat, this area offers plenty of recreational activities. |
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Khao
Khanap Nam Khao Khanap Nam is regarded as the
symbol of Krabi. It sits before the city and can be
visited by long tail boat from Chao Fa Pier. Travel time
is about 15 minutes. From the boat, one climbs a staircase to
see caves with stalactites and stalagmites. A boat can
be rented at 300 baht per trip to visit Khao Khanap Nam,
mangrove forests and Ko Klang fishery village. |
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Rayavadee
Resort
Location
: Ao Nang - Krabi
Rooms
Rates : from 602 USD
Surrounded by three
beautiful beaches, lush vegetation, and sheer rock formations, our
resort is a remarkable attraction.
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Krabi
Thai Village
Location
: Ao Nang - Krabi
Rooms
Rates : from 137 USD
Make your holiday in
Krabi a special and memorable affair, never to be forgotten. Luxury
accommodation in delightful 2 and 3-story Thai-Inspired Buildings
combines the best in traditional style with modern comforts and
amenities which are always at hand to Fulfill every whim, every
desire...
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The
Cliff Ao Nang Resort
Location
: Ao Nang - Krabi
Rooms
Rates : from 119 USD
Thai-ancient luxurious
style. Discover the truth of natural beauty. Experience real
serenity and tranquil place surrounded by adventure cliff. The
perfect holiday getaways for honeymooner or the very special
vacation.
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Pakasai
Resort
Location
: Ao Nang - Krabi
Rooms
Rates : from 96 USD
Pakasai Resort,
overlooking the azure waters of the Andaman Sea in South Thailand's
vacation paradise of Krabi, is an escapist gem. Nestled into a
hillside surrounded by lush tropical gardens beside the Noppharat
Thara National Park, this unique and exclusive resort offers homely
comfort, personalized service and every facility for an enchanting
holiday in tune with nature.
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Pavilion Queen's Bay
Location
: Ao Nang - Krabi
Rooms
Rates : from 92 USD
Is a luxurious four-star
deluxe resort perched high atop a hill that overlooks the white
sands of beautiful Ao Nang Beach and the breathtaking rock
formations and pristine jungle of Noppharat Thara Beach National
Park. It is easily accessible, just 45 minutes from the airport, yet
still secluded.
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Krabi
La Playa Resort
Location
: Ao Nang - Krabi
Rooms
Rates : from 81 USD
Choose from our 79 attractive Superior, Deluxe, or Pool-Side deluxe
rooms overlooking the Andaman Sea and enjoy comfort, hospitality,
located only 150 meters from the beautiful sandy Nopparat Thara and
Ao Nang beaches and in walking distance to the shopping areas. A
courtesy bus from and to Krabi Airport takes less than 30 minutes.
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Emerald Garden Resort
Location
: Ao Nang - Krabi
Rooms
Rates : from 58 USD
Is a new 3 stars resort, newest and luxurious
hotels, dipped in an enchanting tropical garden and far from the
noise of motorbike and long tail boat, 2 swimming pools, Jacuzzi
pool, 2 bars, Restaurant, massage area. Only 600 meters from
the beach. |

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Golden Beach Resort
Location
: Ao Nang - Krabi
Rooms
Rates : from 56 USD
built around a picturesque pool with a great view of the mountain
behind. Just take a little stroll across the front of the
hotel, you will see the beautiful beach of Ao-Nang. |

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Krabi
Heritage Hotel
Location
: Ao Nang - Krabi
Rooms
Rates : from 47 USD
The hotel is
a short 20-minute car ride from Krabi town and 30 minutes away from
Krabi Airport. The hotel proudly offers 78 fully air-conditioned
superior rooms with private balconies. Each one carefully crafted
for guest comfort and relaxation. |

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Aonang
Paradise Resort
Location
: Ao Nang - Krabi
Rooms
Rates : from 50 USD
is on the coconut palms in Aonang beach. The mountain scenery can be
seen around our resort, 400 meters from the beach, and 17 km. from
Krabi town. |

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Vogue
Pranang Bay Resort & Spa
Location
: Ao Nang - Krabi
Rooms
Rates : from 53 USD
Is truly a paradise within a paradise. Modeled after original Thai
style, all of the resort's beautifully crafted buildings blend
perfectly with the natural surroundings to provide guests an
intimate atmosphere in harmony with the forest and it's cool breeze.
17 kms to Krabi town, 29 kms to the airport, and only 5 minutes walk
to the fine. |

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Wannas
Place
Andaman
Sunset Resort
Location
: Ao Nang - Krabi
Rooms
Rates : from 50 USD
Our new built hotel is located directly at the beach promenade only
a few steps away from the beautiful beach directly in Ao Nang, Krabi.
It was opened in October 2001 and is a part of the hotel and
bungalow-resort "Wannas Place - Andaman Sunset Resort".
The whole resort is surrounded by a tropical garden. Restaurants,
shops and the sea are only a few seconds to walk away. In the middle
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Krabi
Resort
Location
: Ao Nang - Krabi
Rooms
Rates : from 48 USD
Krabi Resort is ideally situated on a beautiful Ao-Phranang beach
and hidden by a veil of coconut palms. It is the only hotel in this
area that has direct access to the beach for guest to relax and
enjoy leisure activities. The distance from Krabi town is 30 minutes
away. |
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