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.