Krabi

  • Krabi,  Thailand,  Travel

    Nopparat Thara Beach, Krabi

    Much quieter, longer than Ao Nang beach.  Perhaps prettier too.  There are hotels and restaurants and hotels here too, though in a less tourist-centric atmosphere than Ao Nang Beach. There are a couple of bars on the beach. Come night,…

  • Krabi,  Thailand,  Travel

    Ao Nang Beach, Krabi

    The epi-centre of tourist activity/ madness. An assortment of near-identical shops selling Thai-themed tank tops/ T-shirts (Chang beer tank, any one?), counterfeit fashion, restaurants (Thai, Western, Italian, Kebabs, Indian), tours, you get the idea.  There is also a Burger King,…

  • Krabi,  Thailand,  Travel

    Boat to Railay, Krabi

    You can catch Long tail boats from Ao Nang beach to Railay.  There are 2 offices (one each at the ends of the beach) operated by 2 different companies.  I only visited West Railay (supposedly the prettier of the two)…

  • Krabi,  Thailand,  Travel

    Emerald Pool, Blue Pool and Hot spring, Krabi

    I joined a half-day tour.  It costs 800B. I called them on their mobile at 10pm the night before and it was all settled within minutes.  Accommodating and straight-forward. They picked me up from my hotel (how convenient) the next…