Why visit
Krabi is Andaman limestone cliffs. Railay beach accessible only by boat, Ao Nang's base, Hong Islands, and the jungle interior at Khao Phanom Bencha.
Thailand at a glance
Country center
15.0°, 100.0°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
513,120 km²
198,117 mi²
Country population
71.7 million
140/km²
Subregion
South-Eastern Asia
Currency
Thai baht (฿)
THB
Dial
+66
Language
Thai
Demonym
Thai
Internet
.th
UN
Member state
ISO code
TH / THA
Where in the world
15.0° · 100.0°
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Did you know
- Krabi's Railay Peninsula is only accessible by boat and is world-renowned for rock climbing on its limestone karst cliffs.
- The nearby Phi Phi Islands were made famous by the Leonardo DiCaprio film "The Beach".
- The Four Islands snorkeling tour is a Krabi signature: Poda, Chicken, Tup, and Phra Nang are all within a short longtail-boat ride.
- Thailand was never colonized by a European power: one of only a handful of Asian countries with this distinction.
- The official capital name is the longest city name in the world: Krungthepmahanakhon... (listed in the Guinness Book).
Bordering Thailand
Traveler notes
- Railay for rock climbing and beaches
- Four Islands tour from Ao Nang
- Koh Lanta is quieter and ferry-accessible
Plan checks
- Build a three-day plan before extending. Most travel cities are easy to undersell to yourself.
- Check seasonal timing: high season can triple costs on some coastal destinations.
- Verify swim safety, ocean conditions, and water-quality reports by month.
- Bring layered clothing and verify trail/park access before arrival.
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Frequently asked about Krabi
What currency is used in Krabi?
Krabi uses the Thai baht (฿), ISO code THB.
What languages are spoken in Thailand?
The primary language is Thai.
What is the international calling code for Thailand?
The calling code is +66.
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