Krabi (province) - Krabi (Provinz)

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Krabi Province
CapitalKrabi
Residents
456.811 (2014)
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4,708.512 km²
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The province Krabi(Thai: กระบี่) located in Southern Thailand, on the Andaman Sea coast. Its beaches are among the most famous and most visited tourist destinations in the region.

places

  • 1  KrabiWebsite of this institution (เทศบาล เมือง กระบี่). Krabi in the Wikipedia encyclopediaKrabi in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsKrabi (Q1000353) in the Wikidata databaseKrabi on Facebook.The provincial capital has developed. It offers an international airport, new hotels and also western bars and restaurants. If you only need the beach as a day trip, you can definitely stay in Krabi instead of the well-known beach locations.
  • 2  Ao Nang (ตำบล อ่าว นาง). Ao Nang in the Wikipedia encyclopediaAo Nang in the Wikimedia Commons media directoryAo Nang (Q375819) in the Wikidata database.One of the centers of beach tourism not far from the provincial capital. Ao Nang offers two beaches and a wide variety of resorts and hotels.
  • 3  Railay (อ่าว ไร่ เล). Railay in the Wikipedia encyclopediaRailay in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsRailay (Q664877) in the Wikidata database.The beautiful beach is a popular destination for day trips. In addition to the beach stay, there are opportunities for rock climbing and a climbing / hiking trail to a beautiful viewpoint and a lagoon. The settlement is located approx. 8 km west of Krabi and can only be reached by sea from Krabi or Ao Nang.

Other goals

Map of Krabi (province)

These belong to the province of Krabi Islands:

  • 1  Ko Lanta (หมู่ เกาะลันตา) Ko Lanta in the Wikipedia encyclopediaKo Lanta in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsKo Lanta (Q2726603) in the Wikidata database
  • 2  Ko Phi Phi (หมู่ เกาะ พี พี). Ko Phi Phi in the Wikipedia encyclopediaKo Phi Phi in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsKo Phi Phi (Q511957) in the Wikidata database.Heavenly archipelago, known from the film The Beach.
  • 3  Ko Jum. Ko Jum in the Wikipedia encyclopediaKo Jum (Q6424137) in the Wikidata database.The northern part is also called Ko Pu.
  • 4  Ko Ngai (เกาะ ไห ง) Ko Ngai in the Wikipedia encyclopediaKo Ngai in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsKo Ngai (Q1777754) in the Wikidata database
  • 5  Ko Poda (เกาะ ปอ ดะ ใน) Ko Poda in the travel guide Wikivoyage in another languageKo Poda in the Wikipedia encyclopediaKo Poda in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsKo Poda (Q5617474) in the Wikidata database

National parks:

  • 6  Khao Phanom Bencha National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติ เขาพนม เบญจา). Khao Phanom Bencha National Park in the Wikipedia encyclopediaKhao Phanom Bencha National Park in the Wikimedia Commons media directoryKhao Phanom Bencha National Park (Q15236255) in the Wikidata database.The national park offers a lot of nature, caves, waterfalls and hikes on a mountain.
  • 7  Mu Ko Lanta National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติ หมู่ เกาะลันตา). Mu Ko Lanta National Park in the Wikipedia encyclopediaNational Park Mu Ko Lanta in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsMu Ko Lanta National Park (Q4922606) in the Wikidata database.The national park is located at the southern end of the island of Ko Lanta. It was established in 1990 as the 62nd national park in Thailand.

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getting there

rocky coasts of Krabi Province

By plane

Krabi has its own Krabi airportKrabi Airport in the Wikipedia encyclopediaKrabi Airport in the Wikimedia Commons media directoryKrabi Airport (Q616894) in the Wikidata database(IATA: KBV); 11 km east of Krabi town), which is served several times a day from Bangkok, but also directly from other airports in East and Southeast Asia. There are no direct connections from Europe yet, but Qatar Airways has now included the destination in its flight schedule.

By train

The province of Krabi has no rail connection. The closest train station is 125 km away Trang.

By bus

There are frequent bus connections from Bangkok (travel time 12½ hours; price 643 or 944 ฿, depending on the car class). Buses from the southern bus station Sai Tai are usually cheaper and more reliable than those from the Khao San Road.

Phantip Travel offers buses from several times a day Surat Thani to Krabi. The journey takes four hours and costs ฿ 210. Some buses also go directly to Ao Nang, which then costs 500–550.

By boat

Of Phuket drives a speedboat every day Andaman Ferry Service to Ao Nang (travel time 1:20 hours; price 1200 ฿), one ferry to Ko Lanta (4 hours; 800 ฿) and two ferries daily to Ko Phi Phi (2 hours; 400 ฿).

mobility

From October to May there are numerous ferry connections within the island world of Krabi Province, e.g. B. between Krabi town or Ao Nang and Ko Lanta or Ko Phi Phi, as well as between Ko Lanta and Ko Phi Phi. Most ferry connections are closed during the rainy season.

It runs approximately every hour between Krabi Town, the bus station and Ao Nang Songthaeo, d. H. a converted pickup with benches on the loading area. Other modes of transport include taxis, tuk-tuks, motorcycle taxis, and minivan shuttles.

Tourist Attractions

Ko Phi Phi
  • Wat Tham Suea. "Tiger Cave Temple" with a huge Buddha statue.
  • Huai-To waterfall, 23 km north of Krabi Town. And more waterfalls.

activities

Ko Poda Beach
  • Strong: - The province's karst cliffs are a popular climbing area. Even those who are not among the climbing professionals can register for beginners' courses at some schools on site. Cave hikes and abseiling exercises and climbing techniques are offered. The peninsula is particularly popular Railay. You can book tours in Ao Nang.

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Krabi
Krabi Province - Places, islands and national parks
Places: Ao Nang • KrabiTravel destination of the month of September 2018 • Railay
Islands: Ko Jum • Ko LantaTravel destination of the month of November 2019 • Ko Ngai • Ko Phi Phi
National parks: Khao Phanom Bencha
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north:

Chiang Mai • Chiang Rai • Kamphaeng Phet • Lampang • Lamphun • Mae Hong Son • Nakhon Sawan • Nan • Phayao • Phetchabun • Phichit • Phitsanulok • Phrae • Sukhothai • Tak • Uthai Thani • Uttaradit

Northeast:

Amnat Charoen • Bueng Kan • Buri Ram • Chaiyaphum • Kalasin • Khon Kaen • Loei • Maha Sarakham • Mukdahan • Nakhon Phanom • Nakhon Ratchasima • Nong Bua Lamphu • Nong Khai • Roi Et • Sakon Nakhon • Sisaket • Surin • Ubon Ratchathani • Udon Thani • Yasothon

Central:

Ang Thong • Ayutthaya • Bangkok • Chai Nat • Kanchanaburi • Lop Buri • Nakhon Nayok • Nakhon Pathom • Nonthaburi • Pathum Thani • Phetchaburi • Prachuap Khiri Khan • Ratchaburi • Samut Prakan • Samut Sakhon • Samut Songkhram • Saraburi • Sing Buri • Suphan Buri

east:

Chachoengsao • Chanthaburi • Chon Buri • Rayong • Prachin Buri • Sa Kaeo • Stepped

south:

Chumphon • Krabi • Nakhon Si Thammarat • Narathiwat • Pattani • Phang-nga • Phatthalung • Phuket • Ranong • Satun • Songkhla • Surat Thani • Trang • Yala

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