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
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
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
Part of the issue with moving to Krabi, and for us – staying in Krabi, has been the lack of a decent hospital in town. Foreigners demand high standards, and personally, we’ve never felt like we had that in Krabi before this. Now we have a new international hospital fully built and functioning for the … Read more
Tub Kaak Beach is located over by Ngon Nak Nature Trail in Tub Kaak, a subdistrict of Krabi past Ao Nang and not quite to Thalen Bay. The Amari Vogue resort is located here as is “The Tub Kaak” resort. These are luxury resorts at the base of the Ngon Nak Mountain Trail just up … Read more
To drive a car or motorbike legally in Thailand, you must have an international driver’s license, or a Thailand driver’s license. That answers the question, but there is so much more to driving in the country that you need to know! Read on! Driving in Thailand can be challenging for so many reasons. First of … Read more
One of the most popular and unforgettable experiences we offer is a night boat trip to the islands on moonless nights, where the ocean comes alive with glowing blue bioluminescent plankton. This natural light show happens when the plankton is disturbed, creating a stunning blue shimmer in the water. It’s an incredible sight, but capturing … Read more
Hey there, so you’re thinking of visiting Krabi? Awesome choice! It’s truly stunning. But you’re wondering about the cleanliness, huh? Look, no place is perfect, and Krabi is no exception. But let me give you the lowdown from a friend’s perspective. Krabi is very dirty in many respects and yet there is some hope on … Read more
Trimeresurus venustus is a snake species that has gradually been found in many locations across Southern Thailand and Northern Malaysia. Here in Krabi we have a number of locations where it can be found. If you would like to attempt to find this snake on your own in Thailand – read on. If you have … Read more
If you are coming to Krabi, Thailand in January and you are wondering about the weather forecast for this month. What is the Weather Like in Krabi in January? Usually, it’s beautiful! January begins the period of weather in which it is almost always VERY NICE, a little cool, a little breezy, and it is … Read more
What is the Weather Like in Krabi in October? Soggy. In October, it is usually cool and raining. October has the most rain of the year in Krabi. That’s a generalization because we have some beautiful days, but the overall tone of October is the rainy season at it’s peak and we usually get 20-25 … Read more
What is the Weather Like in Krabi in March? In March, it is usually very hot – over 34°C every day. The skies are the most blue of the entire year during Jan through April! So, if you’re a photographer, you might enjoy it. This is a great time to come to Krabi if you … Read more
[Updated 17 April 2025] Do you want to ramp up your Phuket vacation to the next level? How about hiking and herping through the forest and jungle of Phuket at night with headlamps to find snakes, lizards, frogs, toads, slow lorises, colugos, and more animals? EVERYONE WHO GOES, LOVES THIS TOUR! YOU TELL US what … Read more
Just about a month ago I talked about running fifteen miles for the first time ever. Then, ten days ago I did another fifteen-mile run. Felt better the second time. Yesterday, I was close to not running at all. I wasn’t looking forward to running in the rain and cold (74°F). That is very cold … Read more
Krabi is a province in southern Thailand that doesn’t have any large mall or specialty stores like Nikon, Canon, Fuji, Hasselblad, etc. There are a couple of stores where you can buy photography items you need in an emergency. We’ll list them here – and tell you about a place you can have your lenses … 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
[Page Updated – 8 March 2025] 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
Krabi owls are some of the coolest birds to be found in the area! How does someone usually go about finding owls in the rainforests of Krabi, Thailand? We’ll give you some hints below. They are very difficult to find when walking around, but if you want an adventure and to walk through the jungle … Read more
Page updated 8 March 2025 The Ant Problem in Thailand Summary: The Reality of Living with Ants in Thailand If you’ve ever lived in or visited Thailand, chances are you’ve had a run-in with ants. Not just a few stray ants marching across the kitchen counter—no, we’re talking about full-blown invasions that can happen anywhere, … Read more