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Many people come to Krabi, and all over Thailand not really knowing what the country is like. Will you be OK? Is it safe enough? What is OK and NOT OK to do in Thailand while you’re on vacation? Thailand Black Book was written for tourists like you who need to know all they can … Read more
One of the main questions we get here is from tourists who are trying to decide which place should they stay in Krabi. Is it better and more conveient to get accommodations in Krabi Town or Ao Nang Beach area? This is not an easy question to answer so we will give you a lot … Read more
[Page updated 12 October 2024] One of the most popular tours for visitors from all over the world is our Krabi 4 Islands Tour you can take from out of Krabi’s Ao Nang Beach on a longtail boat or speedboat. These tours visit a few of our spectacular small islands with hidden features. You’ll enjoy … Read more
[Page updated 12 October 2024] Introduction to Our Moving to Krabi Guide (What’s covered below?) Have you thought about moving from your home country to Thailand? What about moving to Krabi? Many people across the world wonder if making such a move would be a good idea. How well do they match with Thailand culture? … Read more
Centara Beach Resort – Ao Nang One of Krabi’s nicest places to stay on vacation is the Centara Grand Beach Resort in Ao Nang Beach. I took a photo the other day after climbing the hill at monkey trail. This is a land-locked private beach and pool resort, you have to climb up and down … Read more
The Marriot property at the southern end of Nai Yang Beach on the tropical island of Phuket will transform your busy mind into an oasis of calm as you flat around one of the pools sipping margaritas or other ice-cold drinks, one after another! Agoda will secure your accommodation and give you the most options … Read more
We’ve got the ultimate list of the top 10 best views and viewpoints you absolutely have to see when you’re in Krabi, Thailand! This guide covers breathtaking spots on both the mainland and the islands, giving you a full scope of Krabi’s stunning scenery. Whether you’re a hardcore hiker or just out for some casual … Read more
[Last Updated: 10 October 2024] Tiger Cave Temple Krabi in Thai is pronounced Wat Tum Sua (also called, “Wat Tham Suea or Wat Tum Sua” at Google sometimes) and is one of the most fun things to do in Krabi on your vacation. Its real meaning is – Tiger Cave Temple, but few tourists remember … Read more
Chikungunya (chee-koon-gun-ya) and also spelled as “Chicken guinea”, “Chicken gunaya,” and “Chickengunya”, comes from the African Swahili language, where it means “to bend up”. When severely affected with joint pain a person bends up like a ninety-year-old, hunched over in pain. Most symptoms are similar to Dengue Fever. Chikungunya is a mosquito-born virus carried by the … Read more
We are lucky to have a lot of slow loris and many other cool animals living in Krabi near Krabi Town and the rainforest in Ao Nang and Tub Kaak. These are super-cute little nocturnal primates (mammals) that climb trees like monkeys, but slowly. They are never aggressive but possess an effective defensive technique. They … Read more
We lived in Krabi for 18 years. We’ve driven both car and motorbikes here for 18 years. Please listen to what we’re saying. Keep in mind, things have become slightly better over the last 5 years. There has been an information campaign about driving safer in Thailand and it seems to have worked at least … Read more
Small brown Krabi scorpion with potential for great pain.
[Page Updated – 10 October 2024] No, wild elephants are not found living in habitats anywhere within Krabi province. The closest Asian Elephants living in nature can be found in Surat Thani province at a Thailand National Park called “Khao Sok.” Thousands of elephants are used in Thailand for working to haul logs, taking tourists … Read more
Ajahn Jamnian Seelasettho is the abbot and founder of the incredible temple named Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Seua) in Krabi, Thailand just outside of Krabi town toward the mountains. Today, the temple is the biggest in Krabi, and is one of the top tourist attractions due to the 1,256 step climb up to a … Read more
Ko Lanta is a small to medium-sized island just south of Krabi Town and north of Trang, Thailand. It is 25 x 11 km (15.5 x 7 mi) and shaped like a reversed comma “,”. People go to Ko Lanta Island to relax at a resort or homestay on the beach and to enjoy picture-perfect … Read more
[Page Updated: 10 October 2024] Thai culture is very unique. It is important to understand some of the basic differences between Thailand and your home country before arriving like how to act properly and politely. Knowing these things will increase the chances that your trip to Thailand will be as enjoyable and safe as it … Read more
Most dogs are cool in Krabi, but be careful because many dogs in Thailand don’t like the smell of foreigners. Dogs can be more dangerous in Thailand for a few reasons we’ll talk about here. Personally, we know a few people who have been bitten by dogs. The major takeaway that we learned from all … Read more
Two UK tourists, walking along the beach in Ao Nang, Krabi, Thailand were accosted by a group of youths. The man received multiple stab wounds from a long knife, the worst resulting in a heavily bleeding head wound. (October 2012) If you’re like me, you probably discount some of the Thai on foreigner violence that … Read more
Where Is the Krabi Zoo? Many people ask us if they can come and visit the Krabi Zoo filled with wildlife like tigers, leopards, owls, snakes, lizards, hog badgers, guar, elephants, monkeys, langurs, and more. No, there is no Krabi Zoo in Krabi, and there has never been a zoo here in this province! Krabi … Read more
Yes, there are two bear species found in Krabi province in Southern Thailand – the Malayan Sun Bear, and the Asian Black Bear. We have only seen one of these bears in the wild, and it was only at a remote spot at the base of the highest mountain in Krabi – Khao Phanom. We … Read more
Here is a collection of 25 tips to save you money while traveling to Thailand. Some of the tips may seem extreme, like “stay away from the islands” but, keep in mind that Thailand tourists are made up of those people who want to save a lot of money and those who want to see … Read more
For a lot of people in Krabi, Thailand or anywhere, the threat of a shark bite or even an encounter of any kind is out of the question. People will go to astounding lengths to avoid having to see a shark in the water they’re swimming in. I’m the same! Yet, I cannot recall any … Read more
No, the tap water is not safe to drink in any home or business in Thailand. The only really safe drinking water in Thailand is sealed-bottled drinking water you find in a store like Nestle, Crystal and Singha water. I’ve been here nearly two decades now and so far I don’t believe I’ve been sick … Read more