Thailand travel guide, the south, krabi.

Krabi

Krabi is an idyllic southern coastal province of outstanding physical beauty. Krabi covers some 4,707 square kilometres, edges the Andaman Sea, and numbers among its major attractions picturesque tropical islands, palm fringed beaches, forest waterfalls and caves. The provincial capital lies some 814 kilometres by road south of the Thai capital. Krabi is most conveniently reached from Bangkok by flying Thai Airways to neighbouring provincial capitals such as Surat Thani (211 kilometres from Krabi) or Phuket (176 kilometres) and completing the journey by road.

Hat Noppharat Thara, some 18 kilometres west of the provincial capital, is an extensively scenic beach lined with casurina trees, and offering a commanding view of offshore islands. The beach is popular with those who prefer swimming and sunBahting in tranquil surroundings. A few kilometres to the south, the palm-fringed Ao Phra Nang Beach is fronted by resort accommodations and bungalow complexes, dive shops, restaurants offering Swiss, Italian, Thai and Chinese food, windsurfing clubs and souvenir shop. The beach is popular with snorkellers and windsurfers, and is ideal for sunBahting and swimming.

Information provided by T.A.T (Tourism Autority of Thailand)