This coastal province covers
an area of 4,709 square kilometers and is
located 814 kilometres south of Bangkok.
Krabi’s major attractions are located
largely along its extensive coastline, which
contains several well-known 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 kilometres
through the town and falls into the Andaman
Sea at Tambon Pak Nam.
Krabi is administratively divided into 8
Amphoes (districts): Amphoe Muang, Khao
Phanom, Khlong Thom, Plai Phraya, Ko Lanta,
Ao Luek, Lam Thap, and Nuea Khlong.
Travel around Krabi
Getting around the town is very convenient by
local taxi (Tuk Tuk). Some attractions like
Hat Noppharat Thara, Susan Hoi , Ao Nang, Wat
Tham Suea, Namtok Huai To, and Ao Luek can be
reached by local mini-bus (Song Thaeo). The
mini-buses depart from Vogue Department Store
on Maharat Road in Krabi Town. Trips to other
attractions can be made by taxi and rental car.
Distances from Town to Neighbouring Districts
:
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
Travel to Neighbouring Provinces
There are bus services from Krabi Bus Terminal
(Tel: 0-7561-1804) to several provinces such
as Phuket, Phang-nga, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si
Thammarat, Trang, Phatthalung, Songkhla (Hat
Yai), Satun and Ranong.
Distances from Krabi to Neighbouring Provinces
Phang-nga 86 kilometres
Phuket 176 kilometres
Trang 131 kilometres
Surat Thani 211 kilometres
Nakhon Si Thammarat 233 kilometres
Satun 276 kilometres
Useful Telephone Numbers
Krabi Tourist Information 0 7561 2740
Provincial Office 0 7561 1381
Tourist Police 1155
Police Station in town 0 7561 1222
Krabi Bus Terminal 0 7561 1804
Krabi Hospital 0 7561 1227
