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Krabi General Information
Practical Information about Krabi
Located along the Andaman coast, in southern Thailand, Krabi is one of southern Thailand's most picturesque provinces with perfect beaches and a stunning interior. The province is famous for its great natural beauty, characterised by the karst limestone scenery that can be seen throughout the entire area. The coastline, 160 kilometres long, is dotted with bays, coves and outcrops of limestone mountains rising up from the sea, creating a fascinating seascape of tropical islands. Inland, the limestone mountains support a rich biodiversity of plant and animal life.
Predominantly, it's an agricultural area, with sandy clay soil conditions producing rubber, palm oil, fruit, coconut and coffee. Rubber is the main cash crop grown with over 700,00 rai being under cultivation for this purpose. Palm oil comes in second, followed by coconuts. However, with natural attractions like tropical islands, palm fringed beaches, forest waterfalls and caves attracting more and more sunseeking, adventure-bound tourists, Krabi has begun to earn a substantial income from its tourism industry.
Getting There
From Phuket, about 3 - 4 hours depending on transport, car can be quicker than 3 hours. Hire a car, or take a minibus or local bus from Phuket's southern bus terminal. Buses leave from Phuket daily. Information regarding bus timetables, taxi or min-van shuttle services can be obtained at hotels, travel agents or Phuket Airport. (Read more...)
Getting Around
Krabi has a good road network, especially around the national parks
and local attractions, so hiring a car and driving yourself is easy.
Car Hire is available at most hotel desks or travel agents.
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Banks & Communications
Both Krabi Town and Ao Nang have a number of banks providing standard services Mondays to Fridays. Open 8.30am - 3.30pm. Currency exchange centres also operate from 7.00am to 9.00pm, seven days a week including holidays. ATM's are available in several places in Ao Nang Beach. (Read more...)
Weather & Climate
Krabi follows a similar climate to Phuket with average temperatures around 75ºF to 89ºF (24ºC to 32ºC) year round. (Read more...)
Krabi People
Today the people of Krabi represent a mix of three different ethnic groups who came to settle from other regions. It is said that each ethnic group has written a page in Krabi's rich history. (Read more...)
Krabi Geography & Landscapes
The coastline, 160 kilometres long, is dotted with bays, coves and outcrops of limestone mountains rising up from the sea, creating a fascinating seascape of tropical islands. Inland, the limestone mountains support a rich biodiversity of plant and animal life. (Read more...)
