Tipping in Thailand has traditionally not been necessary, but it is becoming more and more common. More tourist areas are enforcing a service charge for hotel bookings, and some restaurants. This basically amounts to a forced tip that you have to pay. If you see a service charge on the receipt for your bill then … Read more
ESIMs are a super-simple way you can use mobile data in a foreign country like on your vacation in Krabi, Thailand. Sign up is easy and fast, and the data plans this year are very affordable and fast enough for video, data calls, email, and social media. Thailand’s stunning beaches and bustling cities are even … Read more
If you want to see long tailed (crab-eating macaque) Monkeys in Ao Nang, it’s quite easy to go visit the Monkey Trail that starts right on Ao Nang Beach at the very southern end. Where: GPS coordinates – 8.024883083999747, 98.82786399972356 The monkeys are usually on the beach and in the trees behind the beach. In … Read more
[Page updated 8 March 2025] This is an all day drive to and from the southern border of Wang Prachan in Satun Province, on the border with Malaysia. Expats with a Thailand Tourist Visa (TV) or Non-Immigrant Visa (NI) can extend their stay in Thailand through this visa run process. BOOK Your Phuket to Satun … Read more
[Page updated 8 March 2025] In Krabi Town we don’t have any really nice resorts or hotels to stay at. It’s one of the drawbacks of coming and staying in Krabi Town and not being fully pampered. Some of you insist on it, and we don’t blame you. If you need very high end accommodations … Read more
Every now and then we will post a herping trip report about the wildlife we found on a night safari so you can get a good idea what you might see if you join us on one. What can you SEE on a Night Safari? What is a typical night like? We’ll start adding to … Read more
Take a boat through the mangroves of Krabi and find Trimeresurus purpureomaculatus, the Mangrove Pit Viper on a day snake herping trip on the Krabi River. This is one snake native to Krabi that very few people get to see because it is limited to the coastal areas, and primarily the partly-submerged mangrove trees in … Read more
[Page Updated: 8 March 2025] Krabi Nature is excited to be able to offer you something that nobody else can – Camping in the jungle at night! The Camping we are speaking about is located in Krabi province and is an adventure you should try for your bucket list. Is it scary? Some people think … Read more
Thailand fitness challenges are a rather rare idea. It’s hard to believe that there aren’t entire companies built around this topic – but we found almost nobody doing this in southeast Asia. Being that we are so focused on physical fitness – we wanted to offer a place for the really adventurous fitness addicts could … 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
A giant flying fox roosting in a forest by hanging upside down from a palm tree.
This question is often asked of locals on chat forums and all over online. Can you buy alcohol in Thailand with an ID from the USA, UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Europe, China, etc.? The answer is, yes, you can buy alcohol in Thailand with any picture identification card that shows your age, and from … Read more
As you probably know, Thailand is legalizing personal consumption of marijuana. You can smoke it at your home. You can grow it at your home. You can sell it to others if you register as a grower and seller. Thailand has historically had some of the best pot grown anywhere in the world. Many days … Read more
[Page updated 8 March 2025] The rain has been hammering the province for the past week. September and October are typically the wettest months in Krabi but on occasion October and November eclipse these months as the wettest. It really depends on the specific year and we have a lot of variability. Regardless – from … Read more
This is the time of year when Krabi cools off considerably at night – and even the daytime highs are still moderate. The temperatures are the best during this time of year, and though there is still a lot of rain during November and December sometimes too – this is the best time in the … Read more
The best restaurant to eat at near Chao Fa Road is Bistro Monaco’s. It is priced right and the food is the best in Krabi. Service is refreshing too! Go there now if you’re hungry and want to try Krabi’s #1 ranked restaurant (TripAdvisor). The owner, Martin, and his lovely wife can help you choose … Read more
Thousands of people each year come to Krabi for one main reason – Rock Climbing! In our province, we have some of the best rock climbing routes in the world on limestone rocks in Railay Beach, a landlocked climbing paradise! Railay isn’t the only place to rock climb, there are limestone karst formations all over … 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
Krabi is a beautiful coastal town in Southern Thailand that offers a wide range of outdoor activities, including kayaking. With its stunning limestone cliffs, clear blue waters, and lush mangrove forests, Krabi is one of Thailand’s perfect destinations for kayaking enthusiasts. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced kayaker, Krabi has something to offer … Read more
Thailand is a very forgiving place. Locals understand that your culture is vastly different from theirs and they tend to forgive and forget quickly. I’m reminded of a Russian tourist standing at the top of Tiger Cave Temple at midday in nothing but his bikini underwear. He was clueless. Thais didn’t say anything, but I … Read more
Krabi is a very small Thai town that has been gradually increasing in visitors each year as there is overflow from Phuket Island which has become unbearably crowded. Krabi town has three main roads running in the same general direction from Highway 4 toward town: Uttaradit (Uttarakit) Road; Maharat Road; and Krabi Road. There are … 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