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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, numerous 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 December. 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

Restaurants

Ruean Phae
Address : 256/1 Uttarakit Road, Amphoe Mueang,Krabi
Telephone : 0 7561 1956

Ruean Mai
Address : Uttarakit Road, Amphoe Mueang,Krabi
Telephone : 0 7563 1797

Nong Chok
Address : 47 Khongkha Road, Amphoe Mueang,Krabi
Telephone : 0 7561 1369

Hok Ki Lao
Address : 91/1 Hemthanon Road, Amphoe Mueang,Krabi
Telephone : 08 1978 7899

Chuan Chim Seafood
Address : 55/5 Hat Noppharat Thara, Tambon Ao Nang, Amphoe Mueang,Krabi
Telephone : 0 7563 7355

Chao Sua
Address : 325/1 Maharat Road, Amphoe Mueang,Krabi
Telephone : 0 7563 1774

Khao Yai Restaurant
Address : 182 Mu 3 Tambon Ko Lanta Yai, Amphoe Ko Lanta, Krabi
Telephone : 0 7569 7244, 08 7895 6512
E-mail: khaoyailanta@yahoo.com
Website : http://www.khaoyai.com

Local Products

Som Shogun (Shogun Orange)
The orange is popular because of its sweet taste. It has a thin rind and little pulp and is best eaten fresh.

Hoi Chak Teen (Feet-pulling Shells)
Hoi chak teen or wing shell is in the Strombus Canxarium family. It looks like a conch but is smaller and brown in color. Its special characteristic is its dark brown walking legs which are referred to as "feet" or "teen" (in informal Thai). It is found in the sea in Krabi and nearby provinces