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| KRABI TOUR & SIGHTSEEING SERVICES |
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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
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