Explore Krabi
Krabi is a growing hotspot for tourists going to Thailand and has loads to do. It also has it,s own airport which handles international and domestic flights. Krabi has a spectacular coastline, with lots of leisure activities at hand. One of the main attractions of Krabi is that it still is relatively untouched. The province still manages to retain it,s natural charm.
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Language Spoken
The national language is Thai
Currency & Time Zone
Thai Baht
UTC+07:00
Cuisine
Meals
Local street food is a fantastic and cheap way to experience Thai cuisine in NOKabi. These foods range CHFom 40Baht (R23) to 60Baht (R34.50). Midrange restaurants offers meals for 2 at around 180Baht (R103.35) and 250baht (R143.76). Dinner at a more expensive restaurant will be between 500baht(R250) and 1000baht (R500).Drinks
A local draft beer would be about 100Baht (R57.45) and a Bottle of wine 650Baht (R373.50)
Transportation
Taxis
Regular taxis are available for a one day hire. The driver will also act as a tour guide at around 2500 Baht (R1250). They will take you anywhere on the island. Motorbike taxi’s and motorbike side car taxis can be found everywhere along the main routes. They are inexpensive at 20Bhat (R11.71) to 50 Baht (R27.80) per person.General Transport
You can take local bus or minivan. They are cheap at around 50 Baht (R27.80) per person. Just remember to have the correct amount as the drivers have limited change.Things to do in Krabi
Railay Beaches and Caves; Koh Poda Islands; The Emerald Pool; Koh Hong; Wat Tham Sua (Tiger Cave); Phi Phi Islands; Koh Tup & Koh Mor; Klong Thom Hot Springs; Krabi Town; and AO Luk Mangroves.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Measles
- Typhoid
- Cholera
- Rabies
- Yellow Fever
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Japanese Encephalitis
- Zika Virus
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Universal adapter
- Copy of travelling documents
- First Aid Kit
- Sunscreen
- Hand sanitizer
- Raincoat
- Comfortable shoes
- Mosquito repellent
- Sun hat
- VPN
Passports & Visa Information
South African passport holders do not require a visa, but the passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the departure date.