Ao Nang (อ่าวนาง) in Krabi Province — renowned for Ao Nang Longtail Boat Cooperative to Railay (฿100) and authentic Southern Andaman Coast street food.
Why Visit Ao Nang (อ่าวนาง · Krabi)
Ao Nang is a thai district (amphoe) & island hub in Southern Andaman Coast (located at 8.0322°N, 98.8225°E, elevation 7 m). Renowned for Ao Nang Longtail Boat Cooperative to Railay (฿100), Nopparat Thara National Park Sandbar Beach, Monkey Trail & Pai Plong Bay, Ao Nang rewards travelers over 2–4 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Krabi Klong Jilad Pier & Ao Nang Nopparat Thara Pier (9 km).
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Ao Nang
Ao Nang Beachfront Strip
Vibrant local quarter, markets, and accommodation hub in Ao Nang (Krabi).
Nopparat Thara Pier Quarter
Vibrant local quarter, markets, and accommodation hub in Ao Nang (Krabi).
Top Sights & Things to Do in Ao Nang
- Ao Nang Longtail Boat Cooperative to Railay (฿100) — signature temple, beach, or cultural highlight in Ao Nang.
- Nopparat Thara National Park Sandbar Beach — signature temple, beach, or cultural highlight in Ao Nang.
- Monkey Trail & Pai Plong Bay — signature temple, beach, or cultural highlight in Ao Nang.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Ao Nang
In Ao Nang (Southern Andaman Coast), everyday dining revolves around morning Talad Sod fresh markets, made-to-order Tam Sang wok stalls, and evening night markets serving authentic Southern Andaman Coast flavors. Expect made-to-order street dishes for ฿50–฿120 and sit-down regional mains for ฿120–฿280; say 'Phed Noi' for mild spice or 'Mai Sai Phong Churot' for no MSG.
Signature Local & Regional Dishes to Try
- Gaeng Poo Bai Cha Plu — Phuket Crab Curry with Wild Betel Leaves (แกงปูใบชะพลู) (฿250–฿480): Jumbo Andaman blue swimmer crab lumps in fiery southern yellow coconut curry with aromatic wild betel leaves, spooned over fermented rice vermicelli (Khanom Jeen).
- Moo Hong — Phuket Hokkien Braised Pork Belly (หมูฮ้องภูเก็ต) (฿180–฿280): Peranakan-style pork belly slow-simmered with black peppercorns, garlic, cilantro roots, and dark soy sauce.
- Massaman Nuea / Kai (แกงมัสมั่น) (฿120–฿240): Velvety Southern Thai-Malay curry scented with cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, star anise, potatoes, and roasted peanuts.
- Oh Aew — Phuket Old Town Shaved Ice Jelly (โอ๋วเอ๋ว) (฿40–฿70): Cooling fig-seed and banana herbal jelly over crushed ice with sweet red beans and palm syrup.
Recommended Dining Quarters, Markets & Night Markets & Street Food Stalls in Ao Nang
Ao Nang Talad Sod (Morning Market) & Night Market
Local open-air stalls and shophouses in central Ao Nang serving made-to-order Southern Andaman Coast dishes (฿50–฿140).
Ao Nang Khao Gaeng (Curry-Over-Rice) & Noodle Shophouses
Family-run lunch and dinner kitchens offering wok-fried basil dishes, noodle soups, Cha Yen iced tea, and seasonal tropical fruit.
Food markets & dining streets: Phuket Old Town Lard Yai Sunday Market, Lock Tien Hawker Center, Krabi Town Weekend Night Market & Trang Dim Sum Breakfast Quarter · Regional drinks: Cha Chak Southern Pulled Milk Tea (฿40–฿65), Kopi Phuket Traditional Sock-Brewed Coffee & Fresh Andaman Coconut
Getting to Ao Nang & Local Transit
By Train & Coach: Krabi Klong Jilad Pier & Ao Nang Nopparat Thara Pier (9 km). Check our SRT Sleeper Train vs. Domestic Flight Calculator (฿ THB) and Bangkok BTS, MRT & Chao Phraya Boat Calculator to compare rail and transit fares. By Air: Krabi International Airport (KBV).
Closest Neighboring Towns to Ao Nang
Combine Ao Nang with these nearby Thai towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Krabi & Railay Beach (3 km away)
- Krabi (11 km away)
- Ko Si (15 km away)
- Nuea Khlong (20 km away)
- Ko Nok (24 km away)
More Cities & Towns in Southern Andaman Coast
Explore other destinations across Southern Andaman Coast:
Phuket · Trang · Krabi · Krabi & Railay Beach · Satun · Takua Pa · Ko Lanta · Koh Lanta · Khao Lak · Ko Phi Phi · Koh Phi Phi · Ko Lipe