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[email protected] July 2017 www.tourismthailand.org cover.indd All Pages 30/10/2560 20:41:32 Krabi Krabi CONTENTS HOW TO GET THERE 8 Attractions 9 Amphoe Mueang Krabi 9 Amphoe Ao Luek 21 Amphoe Khlong Thom 23 Amphoe Ko Lanta 26 Amphoe Nue Khlong 29 Community based Tourism 29 Events and Festivals 31 Local Products and Souvenirs 32 Suggested Itinerary 32 Facilities 33 Accommodations 33 Restaurants 54 Useful Calls 66 Ko Ha KRABI Thai Term Glossary spelled diff erently. When seeking help from a Thai Amphoe : District for directions, point to the Thai spellings given Ao : Bay after each place name. Ban : Village Krabi, a coastal province, abounds with count- Chedi : Stupa or Pagoda less natural attractions that never fail to impress Hat : Beach tourists. Such attractions include white sandy Khao : Mountain beaches, crystal clear water, fascinating coral Khlong : Canal reefs, caves and waterfalls, as well as, numer- Ko : Island ous islands. Laem : Cape Mueang : Town or City From archaeological discoveries, it is believed Namtok : Waterfall that Krabi was one of the oldest communities in Tambon : Sub-district Thailand dating back to the prehistoric period. Wat : Temple It is believed that this town may have taken its name after the meaning of Krabi, which means Note: English spelling here given tries to approxi- sword.