A Krabi fire show typically consists of some fireworks and people who dance around with fire and make interesting patterns to music – often the beat of a drum. If you haven’t seen a Fire Show in Krabi, there are plenty of places you can watch one. Keep in mind, the fire dancing shows are … Read more
Come now! Thais were hoping that this high season in Krabi would be truly – high. It wasn’t horrible, but not quite making the levels we think we should have been. Now we’re hoping that next year is far better for October, November, and December and then early next year through April. There are definitely … Read more
Adventure Tours in and around Krabi, Thailand. Click one for more information: Krabi’s Ultimate Fitness Challenge > These are just some introductory adventures we’ve been running. If you have something else in mind – do let us know so we can plan it with you. Prices for the above tours are at the individual pages … 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
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
Ko Poda island in Krabi is one of those little gems just off the coast of Krabi that’s easy to get to and totally worth a visit. It’s super close to Railay Beach West and Phra Nang Beach, which are both beautiful in their own right, but if you’re looking for a quick island escape, … Read more
In Krabi province, we have 4 species of monkeys: Dusky Langurs, Crab-eating Macaques, Gibbons, and Stump-tailed Macaques. Some can be readily seen, and others are hidden high in the tree canopy. Some monkeys are fun to see like the dusky langurs. There are some aggressive monkeys in Krabi and Thailand so do very cautious around … Read more
Our Top Krabi Tour is a birding trip through the Krabi Mangroves on the Krabi River in town. We have 3 hour rides and sometimes 2 hour rides if the boat guide is accepting them. The boat can take up to 5 or 6 people in your group. Each tour is private unless you specify … Read more
We have lived in Krabi for 18 years. We know this place like the back of our hand. The following will give you an idea about the cost of living if you plan to move to Krabi permanently or just long-term. The short answer is, it’s probably cheaper than you’d expect to live in Krabi, … Read more
Many visitors can be found renting motorbikes from motorbike rental shops in Krabi, Thailand as it saves a lot of money on taxis, tuk-tuks, and motorbike taxis. If you know how to ride a motorbike or scooter, this page will help you get through the rental process. A scooter in Thailand can be defined as … Read more
[Page updated 8 March 2025] Some people can’t get fishing out of their system when they come on vacation. Me neither. It’s in my blood and I’m always wondering – Where Is the Best Fishing Spot? – no matter where I am in the world. The best fishing in Krabi is out away from the … Read more
What is the Weather Like in December in Krabi? If you’re considering a trip to Thailand, you might be wondering what the weather is like in Krabi during December. The short answer is that it is different from year to year. Read more to find out what it’s really like. Of course Krabi weather depends … Read more
Many people come to Krabi, Thailand on their vacation to explore the forest, nature, and the wilderness of the densely-packed rainforest. Many people are looking for a Krabi forest homestay and we have our own version way out at the end of the Khao Phanom mountain range in Krabi Noi subdistrict. Khao Phanom mountain range … Read more
Krabi isn’t for everyone, but, if you’re not looking for half-naked girls dancing on the bar, this might just be the best vacation spot you can find in Thailand. For us, we have lived in Krabi for 17 years now. We chose this place because it is a very good place to raise familiy. The … Read more
Snorkeling and diving in Krabi is one of the most fun things we have to offer visitors to our area. We have a lot of beaches you can snorkel at in shallow water, but we also are surrounded by islands where the snorkeling is world-class! The marine life you can see is astounding, from small … Read more
[Last Updated: 8 March 2025] Outside of Krabi Town, up the Khao Phanom mountain chain, sits a mountain resort that is as close to nature as you can possibly get in Krabi. We have been going here for eight years, and it is one of our favorite places to go for a relaxing weekend and sit … Read more
You might not think Krabi Thailand could ever be dangerous. Beware though, there are some incidents here that most tourists never hear about. As locals, we hear about the horrible things that do happen occasionally here in the paradise of Krabi. Two UK tourists, walking along the beach in Ao Nang, Krabi, Thailand were accosted … 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
What are Ko Hong Island and Beach Like? Ko Hong Island is one of the islands that is close enough to Krabi’s mainland shore to see it off the beach. In fact, it is just about 6.4 km off the coast of Tub Kaak Beach in West Krabi in the Nong Thalay Subdistrict. Ko Hong … Read more
Krabi province has a handful of amazing islands just off the coast that you can reach by speedboat or longtail boat from most mainland beaches. Bamboo Island, in Thai เกาะไม้ไผ่, and pronounced Ko My Py, is an incredible little island just 5 km (3 miles) northeast of the northern tip of the Ko Phi Phi … Read more
[Updated 8 March 2025] Krabi is a very popular diving destination in Thailand, known for its beautiful coral reefs, diverse marine life, and crystal clear water. There is plenty of diving in Krabi that is suitable for both novice and experienced divers, so there is something for everyone! A significant portion of visitors to our … Read more
Raptors sounds like dinosaurs, but in truth they are birds of prey that are found all over Thailand. We have some special ones in Krabi. There are 72 raptor species in Thailand during the year – some migrate and are here part of the year. Krabi Raptors I first realized we had raptors when I … Read more