Krabi Thailand

Krabi Thailand

Krabi 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.

Krabi is a southern province on Thailand's Andaman seaboard with perhaps the country's oldest history of continued settlement. After dating stone tools, ancient colored pictures, beads, pottery and skeletal remains found in the province's many cliffs and caves, it is thought that Krabi has been home to homo sapiens since the period 25,000 - 35,000 B.C. In recorded times it was called the 'Ban Thai Samor', and was one of twelve towns that used, before people were widely literate, the monkey for their standard. At that time, c. 1200 A.D., Krabi was tributary to the Kingdom of Ligor, a city on the Kra Peninsula's east coast better known today as Nakhon Si Thammarat At the start of the Rattanakosin period, about 200 years ago, when the capital was finally settled at Bangkok, an elephant kraal was established in Krabi by order of Chao Phraya Nakorn (Noi), the governor of Nakhon Si Thammarat, which was by then a part of the Thai Kingdom. He sent his vizier, the Phra Palad, to oversee this task, which was to ensure a regular supply of elephants for the larger town. So followers many emigrated in the steps of the Phra Palad that soon Krabi had a large community in three different boroughs : Pakasai, Khlong Pon, and Pak Lao. In 1872, King Chulalongkorn graciously elevated these to town status, called Krabi, a word that preserves in its meaning the monkey symbolism of the old standard. The town's first governor was Luang Thep Sena, though it continued a while as a dependency of Nakhon Si Thammarat. This was changed in 1875, when Krabi was raised to a fourth-level town in the old system of Thai government. Administrators then reported directly to the central government in Bangkok, and Krabi's history as a unique entity separated from the other provinces, had begun. During the present reign, the corps of civil servants, the merchants, and the population generally of Krabi and nearby provinces have together organized construction of a royal residence at Laem Hang Nak Cape for presentation to His Majesty the King. This lies thirty kilometers to the west of Krabi Town on the Andaman coast.

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Located in Southern Thailand, Phuket is the largest island and one of the popular tourist destinations in the country. Often termed as 'Pearl of the South,' Phuket is known for its beautiful hills, white sandy beaches, world-class diving sites, lush tropical forests, and of course for its cosmopolitan culture that has provided the city a flavor of its own. Tourists in Phuket can enjoy some amazing scenery, beautiful sunsets and warm blue sea, or indulge in a variety of exciting activities like scuba diving, yachting, water-skiing, windsurfing, jet-skiing. Other attractions in and around the city include Phuket Aquarium, Bang Tao Beach, Karon Beach, Surin Beach, Patong Beach, Khao Phra Thaeo National Park, Phi Phi Island, Racha Islands and the Similan Islands. Phuket also boasts a wide range of hotels and resorts, restaurants, pubs and bars, nightclubs, shopping malls, golf courses and other entertainment options to make your visit a wonderful experience.

There is no dearth of accommodation options in Phuket, ranging from luxury hotels to island villas to beach resorts to innumerable budget hotels, lodges and apartments. With several types of hotels available in Phuket, you will have a tough time making the right choice for accommodation here. AsiaRooms, with its extensive online database on hotels in Thailand, offers discounted rates for a wide range of hotels in Phuket to suit your taste and budget. Our online hotel booking is fast, safe and secure trusted by thousands of travelers from across the world. Look no further. Get best deals on Phuket hotels, Bangkok hotels , Pattaya hotels , Krabi hotels and Koh Samui hotels with AsiaRooms.

 

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Our Phuket accommodation is the perfect base for enjoying all the island has to offer: from beautiful beaches to limestone cliffs; from cultural sites to wildlife attractions; from popular tourist spots to deserted beaches. The island of Phuket is located off the west coast of Thailand in the Andaman Sea and the Indian Ocean. The island is connected to Phang-nga Province, on the mainland, by two bridges and has an international airport. Our Phuket accommodation makes a great base to visit the Phuket Zoo, which features daily elephant and crocodile shows and a collection of Asian and African mammals and birds.

Stay in our Patong Beach accommodation if vibrant nightlife is what you want while on your beach holiday. The crescent bay of Patong also offers numerous daytime activities, including sailing, windsurfing, and snorkelling. While staying at our Patong accommodation, check out the night time cultural park of Phuket Fantasea. The park has won several tourism awards and features traditional games and handicraft demonstrations, a cultural parade and an illusion stage show. However, if golf is your passion, check out the Laguna Complex golf course, easily accessible from our Bangtoa accommodation.

If you are looking for an upmarket Thai beach holiday, stay in our Suirin accommodation or one of our Karon Beach hotels. These destinations have gorgeous white sand beaches and wide variety of restaurants and bars. If a deserted beach is more your thing, our Mai Khoa hotels are perfect. Although the wet season brings strong currents which can be dangerous for swimmers, it is a great destination for wildlife lovers, as the beach is where the sea turtles come to lay eggs. Another great attraction for wildlife lovers is the Marine Biological Research Centre and Phuket's Aquarium, easily accessible from our Panwa accommodation. If you are looking for a family beach holiday, stay at one on of our Kata hotels, this beautiful beach has picturesque off shore islands and its northern and southern ends retain a village feel.

 

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Krabi

Krabi : General

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.

History of Krabi

Some archeologists claim that Krabi City is one of the older settlements in the country as there is archaeological evidence indicating that this area had been home to homosapiens during the prehistoric times or between 25,000 - 35,000 B. C. The assumption has been strongly supported by the discovery of stone tools, ancient colored pictures, beads, pottery and skeletal remains in the provinces cliffs and caves.

In 1200 A.D., the area was known as Ban Thai Samo, one of 12 royal cities that had a monkey as the town symbol. During this period of time, Krabi was under the rule of the Kingdom of Ligor, a city better known today as Nakhon Si Thammarat.

During the reign of King Rama V (1868-1910), the community was known as Pakasai Sub-county and remained under the direct jurisdiction of Nakhon Si Thammarat province.

Around 1872, King Rama V elevated Pakasai Sub-county to Krabi Province with the provincial administration office situated at Krabi-yai Sub-county (currently, the office is located near the estuary at Pak Nam Sub-district) and in 1875, ordered the separation of Krabi Province from Nakhon Si Thammarat Province.

During the present reign, the corps of civil servants, merchants, and the people of Krabi and nearby provinces have collectively organized the construction of a royal residence at Laem Hang Nak Cape which is thirty kilometers west of Krabi Town on the Andaman coast to be presented to His Majesty the King.

 

Origin of the name Krabi

 

There are two legends concerning the origin of the name "Krabi". The first is that villagers presented a large ancient sword (or krabi) that was discovered by chance to the governor. Later when a smaller, on discovering a smaller one, it was also presented to the governor. Regarded as sacred and auspicious, the governor decided to keep them in the province. As the process for the establishment of the province was still in progress, the swords were placed crossing each other in Khao Khanap Nam cave. Since then, the crossed swords have remained a part of the provincial seal.

The second legend is that "Krabi" was derived from the name of a local tree known as "Lumphi". The Malay and Chinese merchants mispronunciation of the name to "Ka-lu-bi" or "Kho-lo-bi" finally resulted in "Krabi" (or sword).

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Krabi town is very close to the river mouth that opens to the great Andaman Sea. Krabi river flows about 5 km through the town and opens into the Andaman sea at Tambon Pak Nam. Quite a few other rivulets originating from the mountain ranges in the province , Kao Panom Benja ; the Klong Pakasai, Klong Krabi Yai and Klong Krabi Noy, also joins the sea at this area.

 

Krabi province in Thailand is divided into eight districts : Amphoe Muang (Krabi Town), Khao Panom, Khlong Thom, Plai Phraya, Ko Lanta, Ao Luk, and Lam Thap and, Nhua Khlong.

 

Krabi Population:

Krabi's estimated population, as of September 1999, is 344,610 but has risen to easily over 400,000 in recent years. Due to the increasing visitors we have experienced many more jobs for the local inhabitants and many expatriates who are partly or permanently living and working at this beautiful place.

 

Krabi Beach is simply beyond words - the splendor of Phi Phi Island, Railay Bay and Koh Lanta has very well proved the statement. Countless pairs of eyes are always struck by the magnificent towering limestone cliffs scattered on and offshore to create one of the most photogenic sites on earth. If you have an anti-crowd syndrome, Krabi accommodation is fairly limited and would unquestionably provide a peaceful Krabi vacation. Some may stick to a convenience of Krabi town and stay in Ao Nang hotels but others may prefer to be lodged in some other virgin islands and switch off from the rest. Island hopping and rock climbing are the most popular activities and needless to mention diving, snorkeling and sea kayaking.

 

A Small cozy hotel , with superior rooms and family rooms, swimming pool. restaurants, meeting rooms with facilities and Thai traditional massage room all set amidst the elegant natural splendor of Krabi National Park.

It is also a stone throw's away from the beautiful beach of the Nop-parat Bay which offers Magnificent view of the Krabi sunrise This is a perfect place to relax and let the world pass you by for honeymooners, families and holiday seekers.

 

Guests can also look forward to enjoy a refreshing swim in our swimming pool surrounded by a tropical garden setting, or simply lounging by the pool side bar, catching a beautiful sun-tan from the generous Krabi sunshine.For the fun seekers, we offer the following fun-filled activities:-

Island hopping boat trips to the beautiful and idyllic islands nearby; Enjoy a fun elephant trek through the forest; Guided eco-tour through the National Park; Catch the famous "Muay Thai" of Thai Boxing in the Thai Boxing Stadium near by; resort krabi

 

How about getting a relaxing and the rapeutic Traditional Thai Massage from our experience masseuses while they rub your aches and stress away after a long day of sightseeing or traveling.

 

 

A short distance from Ao Nang and surrounded by pristine rainforest, Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resortis a luxury resort featuring 276 rooms, most with a large balcony facing the ocean and providing views of the limestone islands and stunningsunsets over the Andaman Sea. The hotel boasts three restaurants, five bars, a 7,000m? swimming pool, fitness center, Turkish bath, spa, children's playground and conference facilities for up to 350 delegates.

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