Krabi (กระบี่) in Krabi Province — renowned for Railay Beach & Phra Nang Cave Limestone Cliffs and authentic Southern Andaman Coast street food.
Why Visit Krabi (กระบี่ · Krabi)
Krabi is a historic thai district & cultural hub in Southern Andaman Coast (located at 8.0863°N, 98.9063°E, elevation 14 m). Renowned for Railay Beach & Phra Nang Cave Limestone Cliffs, Wat Tham Sua (1,260-Step Tiger Cave Temple Summit), Hong Islands, Poda Island & Emerald Pool (Sa Morakot), Krabi 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 (5 km).
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Krabi
Krabi Town & Khao Khanab Nam Riverfront
Vibrant local quarter, markets, and accommodation hub in Krabi (Krabi).
Ao Nang Beach & Railay Peninsula
Vibrant local quarter, markets, and accommodation hub in Krabi (Krabi).
Top Sights & Things to Do in Krabi
- Railay Beach & Phra Nang Cave Limestone Cliffs — signature temple, beach, or cultural highlight in Krabi.
- Wat Tham Sua (1,260-Step Tiger Cave Temple Summit) — signature temple, beach, or cultural highlight in Krabi.
- Hong Islands, Poda Island & Emerald Pool (Sa Morakot) — signature temple, beach, or cultural highlight in Krabi.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Krabi
In Krabi (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 Krabi
Krabi Talad Sod (Morning Market) & Night Market
Local open-air stalls and shophouses in central Krabi serving made-to-order Southern Andaman Coast dishes (฿50–฿140).
Krabi 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 Krabi & Local Transit
By Train & Coach: Krabi Klong Jilad Pier & Ao Nang Nopparat Thara Pier (5 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 Krabi
Combine Krabi with these nearby Thai towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Nuea Khlong (10 km away)
- Krabi & Railay Beach (11 km away)
- Ao Nang (11 km away)
- Ko Si (18 km away)
- Ko Phang Ka (25 km away)
More Cities & Towns in Southern Andaman Coast
Explore other destinations across Southern Andaman Coast:
Phuket · Trang · Krabi & Railay Beach · Satun · Takua Pa · Ao Nang · Ko Lanta · Koh Lanta · Khao Lak · Ko Phi Phi · Koh Phi Phi · Ko Lipe