Unhurried pace, with friendly and welcoming locals
Known as Thailand’s ‘beach capital’, Krabi offers some of the longest sandy beaches in the country. Take a 15-minute boat ride out to the most famous Khao Khanap Nam and explore spectacular caves filled with stalactites and stalagmites.
Visit Wat Tham Sua, Krabi’s famous meditation monastery and walk 1,237 steps to the Buddha footprint for enjoy panoramic views.
Take a ride on a songthaew, a Thai mini bus, around Krabi Town.
Take a boat to see the stalagmite and stalactite-filled caves of the Khao Khanap Nam.
Go island hopping around Krabi’s top islands of Tup Island, Chicken Island and Poda Island, for sunbathing, snorkeling and diving.
Take a walk along Krabi’s river promenade to the night market and find everything from sushi and Thai street food to chocolate pancakes. Visit the morning market for sticky rice sweets and exotic fruit.
March: The Laanta Lanta Festival celebrates the different cultures of Thailand.
Sept/Oct: Krabi celebrates the Thai Vegetarian Festival.
Nov: Food, kayak races and dance take place for the Krabi Boek Fa Andaman Festival.
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Essential information for Krabi
Local time
-17hrs
Currently
Language
Thai
Currency
Thai Baht
Official currency of Thailand
Flight information
14h 50m
Krabi
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Do I need a visa?
British passport holders arriving by air or land can enter Thailand without a visa (visa exemption) for the purpose of tourism for up to 60 days.
The pace is unhurried and locals are friendly and welcoming. There's a wide variety of beach bars and simple restaurants serving tasty local dishes. For more natural sights, there are some amazing limestone formations - take a 15-min boat ride out to the most famous Khao Khanap Nam and explore spectacular caves filled with stalactites and stalagmites.
