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| Krabi, 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.
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Travel around Krabi
To 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
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