Climate
Krabi has a tropical monsoon climate and, situated close to the equator; it is both hot and muggy in equal measure and doesn't cool significantly at night.
April and May are the steamiest months (averages around 26-35° C). The Southwest monsoons show up between May and October, and with the pouring rain and thunderstorms - for many, though, this is a welcome respite.
Perfect time to visit: December to January, for a more relaxed and drier climate
(avg. 22-30° C).
Krabi Province is located along southern Thailand’s Andaman seaboard and receives thousands of visitants every year, who come for its greenery, beaches, and beauty.
Krabi features idyllic palm-fringed beaches, sparkling waters dotted with exotic islands, elephant trekking, prolific rock climbing, excellent dive sites, a wide range of accommodation, both Thai and western dining and friendly locals. Regarding a travel destination in Thailand, Krabi is relatively new, and this works to its advantage. Few of the visitors know that the iconic Phi Phi Islands are within Krabi Province’s jurisdiction. Hardly needing an introduction, Phi Phi offers not only breathtaking beauty, but hedonistic nightlife, and excellent scuba diving and snorkeling as well.
TIME ZONE
GMT+7 (the same as Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam).
ELECTRICITY
Voltage is 220 Volts with either two flat blades (NEMA 1-15 or JIS C 8303) or round two-pin plugs (Europlug CEE 7/16).
SIM CARDS AND DIALING PREFIXES
Pre-paid SIM cards can be purchased at most convenience stores as well as at the service operators’ shops – DTAC, AIS and TRUE – found inside shopping malls. You will discover 7-Elevens everywhere. To make a call to a landline within Krabi province, dial 075 followed by six digit number. Making a call outside Krabi province requires a three-digit area code (except for Bangkok 02), starting with 0, the area code, then the six-digit number. Calls between mobile phones need a three-digit prefix (08x), followed by the seven-digit mobile number.
GETTING AROUND
Driving in Krabi bailiwick is a whole lot more relaxed than in Bangkok or Phuket. The roads are quite serene, and no one seems to be in hustle. There’s a fixed-price policy between Railey Beach and Ao Nang when taking a long-tail boat, although you will have to bargain for other nautical destinations. If arriving or leaving by sea, it is important to note that specific services cease in the monsoon season from May to October. If you want to experience getting around Thai-style then try a local songtaew – a converted pickup van; you can rent these for a day. Both saloon taxis and motorcycle ply these roads.
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
You will find a taxi rank at Krabi Airport, but don’t expect the cabbie to turn his meter on – you shall need to bargain for the best price. Once on the main road, you can flag a passing songtaew down, but this is impractical if you have much baggage. If you want a hassle-free airport transference, you can book a variety of vehicles at http://www.krabitravel.com/destination/transfer-services.htm and travel in style.
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Ambulance 1699
Police 075-611222 or 191
Ao Nang Tourist Police 075-637208
Immigration 075-611097
Krabi Airport 075-636541-9
Krabi Town Hospital 075-631768-9
Fire Brigade 075-611111 or 191
Bus Terminal 075-611804
Phi Phi Hospital 075-622151
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