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Located
approximately 814 kilometers from Bangkok
is Krabi Province, one of most attractive
destinations in southern Thailand. Encompassing
an area of 4,708 square kilometers, the
western border of Krabi is the Andaman Sea,
the northern borders are Surat Thani and
Phang-nga Provinces, the southern borders
are Trang Province and the Andaman Sea and
the eastern borders are Nakhon Si Thammarat
and Trang Provinces. Krabi is an ideal getaway
destination teeming with natural attractions
including white sandy beaches, fascinating
coral reefs, num erous
large and small islands and verdant forests
with caves and waterfalls.
Krabi's
topography is mostly mountains and highlands
separated by plains in some parts. Flowing
through Krabi City to the Andaman Sea at
Pak Nam Sub-district is Maenam Krabi which
is 5 kilometers in length. In addition,
there are several canals originating from
the province's highest mountain range, Khao
Phanom Bencha including Khlong Pakasai,
Khlong Krabi Yai and Khlong Krabi Noi. Lush
mangrove forests line the canals and the
banks of Maenam Krabi particularly before
it empties into the Andaman Sea. The provinces
sandy soil conditions are suitable for growing
various agricultural products, particularly
rubber trees, palms, coconuts, cashew nuts
and coffee.
Due
to the influence of the tropical monsoon,
there are only two seasons in Krabi; the
hot season from January to April and the
rainy season from May to D ecember.
Temperatures range between 17 °C and
37 °C.
Krabi
is administratively divided into 8 Amphoes
(Districts): Amphoe Mueang, Khao Phanom,
Khlong Thom, Plai Phraya, Ko Lanta, Ao Luek,
Lam Thap, and Nuea Khlong. The provinces
jurisdiction covers not only in-land districts
and sub-districts, but also extends to more
than 130 large and small islands including
the world famous Phi Phi Islands.
In
addition, Krabi is the location of two world
class beaches Ao Nang and Hat Rai Le which
offer numerous diving trips, restaurants,
shops etc. Additional attractions in the
province are stunning limestone cliffs and
rock formations which make it a heaven for
rock climbers and a National Park located
approximately 40 kilometers outside of town
with lakes, caves and spectacular natural
scenery.
Hotels
and Resorts in Krabi coming soon...
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