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Khao Phanom (เขาพนม) — Travel Guide

Khao Phanom (Krabi) — Historic Thai District & Cultural Hub. Hub: Krabi International Airport (KBV).

Khao Phanom (Krabi, Andaman Coast)

Khao Phanom (เขาพนม) — Krabi, Andaman Coast · Population: 45,561 · 59 m.

Département / ProvinceKrabi
RégionAndaman Coast
Airport, SRT Rail & Ferry PierKrabi International Airport (KBV) · Krabi Klong Jilad Pier & Ao Nang Nopparat Thara Pier (30 km)
Daily Budget฿1,800–฿3,500 ($52–$102)

Accès & Transports

Krabi International Airport (KBV) · Krabi Klong Jilad Pier & Ao Nang Nopparat Thara Pier (30 km). Compare SRT overnight sleeper berths from Krung Thep Aphiwat, domestic flights, and Lomprayah/Andaman ferries in our Thai Baht (฿ THB) calculators.

Top Sights & Landmarks

  • Wat Phra That & Central Temple of Khao Phanom
  • Khao Phanom Morning Fresh Market & Night Street Food Stalls
  • Krabi Cultural & Nature Heritage Trail

Local Food & Regional Thai Specialties

In Khao Phanom (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.

  • 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.

Visit the morning Talad Sod and evening street-food night market in central Khao Phanom; carry ฿20–฿100 notes or scan PromptPay QR, and ask for 'Phed Noi' (mild spicy) or 'Waan Noi' (less sweet for iced tea).