Your Krabi

25/04/2017

It looks increasingly like Maya Bay on Phi Phi will get the break it desperately needs this summer. No dates have been announced yet - and there is still plenty of time for protests from tour operators ;) - but the closure will likely be from mid-June to end of October.

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We will also be taking a break this low season to allow for rejuvenation and growth :D
We'll update Facebook from time to time but there'll be no booking or activity on our website from 1 May onwards (except behind the scenes...).
See you later this year with a fresh new look!

The park chief, Mr Sarayuth Tanthien, said that the closure of the famous bay which is a favourite destination for both local and foreign tourists during t

22/02/2017

A photograph of some islands for all those unable to actually travel to them today :/

Local boat operators are currently blocking the piers at Nopparat Thara and Ao Nang to protest over the 400 THB National Park entry fee charged to all foreign tourists.
The rate has been in place for almost 2 years, since June 2015.
The operators are now claiming it is adversely affecting their business, and that the money is not being used effectively.
They wish to see the fee lowered to 200 THB per person.

There are boats (and some ferries) still operating today out of Ao Nam Mao Pier - going to Railay, as well as further afield - however please note that queues are extremely long.
All services will resume as normal tomorrow.

08/01/2017

We're so sorry if you are visiting right now. The good news is, the rain will slow by tomorrow and Tuesday should be bright and clear.

30/12/2016

UPDATE: the visit has just been cancelled, so Hong will be open as usual on New Year's Day.

ORIGINAL POST: Koh Hong will be completely closed to visitors on 1 January 2017 from 10am onwards, as HM Rama X will be visiting the island on that day.
This means all tours / private visits on the 1st will be CANCELLED.
You'll need to make other plans for your New Year's Day picnic... luckily Krabi has a few other islands to offer :)

25/12/2016

Spare a thought today for the victims - and survivors - of the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami that wreaked a devastation almost beyond comprehension across the Indian Ocean.

270,000 people are estimated to have lost their lives, 1279 of them in Krabi.

12 years on, their families and loved ones are still feeling their absence. Those who were here during those dark days, volunteering and helping with the clean up will never forget both the horror and the ultimate generosity of the human spirit.

23/12/2016

This Christmas, give the gift of a clean beach :)
Follow the link for details.
We wish all our readers and customers a very happy, peaceful and prosperous festive season.

Merry Christmas! Let's give everyone the gift of a clean stretch of beach - join us at Pan Bungalows this Sunday at 10am.

08/12/2016

HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun will visit Krabi Town tomorrow, Friday 9 December.
If you are travelling to and from the airport, factor in a couple of extra hours of travel time; and avoid the town area if at all possible as major roads will be closed.
Beach areas should not be affected by the royal visit.

08/12/2016

It appears that many people are under the impression that Krabi is experiencing floods at the moment, mainly due to erroneous newspaper headlines. While there still may be a few puddles that have yet to dry up from last week's rain, it would be stretching the definition of the word "flood" to apply it to Krabi's currently hot and dry streets.

Sadly, there are some areas on the east coast of Thailand, and further south, that have been affected by flooding - the newspaper reports detail these in their articles - but Krabi is fortunately not one of them.

08/12/2016

Good news for those requiring a visa on arrival for Thailand. The fee has been halved to 1000 baht until end of February 2017. In addition the fee for single entry tourist visas has been waived entirely for ALL countries in a bid to boost tourism arrivals into the kingdom.

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14/10/2016

For those planning to visit Thailand in the coming days, please be aware that not only is this is an official period of mourning but that the grief felt by the Thai people is deep and heartfelt, far more so than most foreigners could understand or imagine.
- Respectful clothing and behaviour is more important than ever. Skimpy outfits (worn off the beach) or public drunkenness may cause offence.
- Tours and activities, as well as shops, restaurants etc. will be open / operating as normal, though many bars and entertainment venues will choose to close for 1 - 7 days out of respect.
- Try to show understanding in case of changes, delays or cancellations to your plans, especially if travelling through the capital, as ceremonies or processions may cause closures of roads, temples and palaces.
- If visiting any temples during this time, black / dark coloured conservative clothing would be appropriate and refrain from disturbing or photographing mourners.
The official mourning period is one year from today, 14 October 2016, with a request to cease or "tone down" entertainment activities for 30 days.
Follow the local media to stay current of any new information. A useful page is being updated on Thai Visa: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/948710-updated-info-on-closures-changes-and-protocol-during-the-mourning-period/
Your visit to Thailand is, as always, most welcome; just be mindful that your hosts are feeling the loss of a most beloved father, and act accordingly.

01/09/2016

When it rains in "rainy season", it normally lasts for a couple of hours tops; occasionally up to 3 or 4 days; and maybe once or twice we'll get a really long stretch of about a week.
There can be really, really awful, non stop, full on biblical rain, or just a few isolated heavy showers. This is pretty much what it looks like for the rest of the time.

16/08/2016

The sea is pretty rough at the moment. Many Phi Phi tours have been cancelled for the last 2 days due to the strong winds. Conditions are likely to stay like this for the rest of the week, so please check with your operator if you have island tours booked.

13/08/2016

Business as usual today in Krabi. For those who are concerned about travel here, the fact is that there was ONE suspicious fire in an unoccupied building at 3am in Ao Nang. No bombs, nobody hurt. You are more at risk from falling coconuts.

Most people here now believe the attacks in Hua Hin and other parts of Thailand were carried out by anti-government protesters to discredit and destabilise the military junta following the recent referendum. Thailand is NOT in the grip of IS, nor the separatist insurgents in the far south - who in fact commit far worse crimes on a daily basis that go largely unreported in the foreign press. Security and safety in Krabi will likely increase (and already has) as a result of these incidents.

While our thoughts are rightly with the victims and their families, we would strongly urge people not to cancel any upcoming visits. The same goes for travel anywhere in the world right now: nobody should live their life in fear of bombs, or falling coconuts.

12/08/2016

The Krabi Town weekend "walking street" night market will be CANCELLED this weekend (Friday - Saturday - Sunday) due to the recent bombings in the south of Thailand. The Krabi Chamber of Commerce, which holds the event, has said it could be a target, and the security risk is too great for it to go ahead.

31/07/2016

right here, right now: time to get down to the beach!

25/07/2016

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24/07/2016

Goodbye The Last Cafè, it was nice knowing you!
It's the end of an era in Ao Nang, as the oldest cafe on the beach is bulldozed. It will make way for a new beach club (same owners), coming next year.

12/06/2016

Did someone say "rainy season"? :)

18/05/2016

The Blue Pool in Krabi (part of the Emerald Pool site) will be closed to visitors during the whole low season - until end of October.
After that it will be open from 10am - 3pm during Nov - April.
The closure coincides with the breeding season of the rare Gurney's Pitta bird. Numbers are apparently dwindling fast with only one female bird spotted during the last 3 years.

31/01/2016

Hey everyone, it's still high season here in Krabi, and we are not really able to update or monitor Facebook as much as we would like.
For any enquiries, the quickest way to contact us is via our website: http://www.yourkrabi.com/contact-us
Messages that meet the guidelines will receive a response within 24 hours, usually much faster. Thank you!

21/09/2015

Due to the Hari Raya Haji holiday, no longtail boat or speed boat island tours will be running this Thursday. If you're coming to Krabi at this time, please plan accordingly!

17/09/2015

If you fancy a trip to Railay this Saturday morning, please message Trash Hero Ao Nang to book your place on the boat - lots of fun for a good cause.

We've had an amazing response to our Railay clean-up plan. Just look at all these local businesses who will support our volunteers with food, drink and supplies on Saturday! There are still places on the boat from Ao Nam Mao, or you can meet us directly in Railay - if you would like to join please message us asap.

11/09/2015

Jenna's Bistro & Wine: because you're worth it!
Read our latest Ao Nang restaurant review online here.

01/09/2015

IT'S BACK! SILLY SEPTEMBER PROMOTION!
Get 15% off Krabi tours & activities until April 2016.
Don't miss out on this limited time deal!
***TERMS & CONDITIONS***
- NO minimum purchase required.
- Offer applies to tickets booked online via http://www.yourkrabi.com/category/tours/ from 1 – 30 September 2015 inclusive, with period of travel from 1 September 2015 to 30 April 2016.
- Offer applies to all organised activities and tours, with the exception of some snorkeling cruises, scuba diving, cycling, fishing, trekking and horse riding. The operators for these tours have a fixed price policy and do not allow us to discount.
- Offer applies to both adult and child tickets.
- Offer applies to items already marked as on sale. The discount will be applied to the sale price.
- Offer does not apply to transport tickets, transfers or charters under any circumstances.
Don't wait until high season to book, claim your discount today!

18/08/2015

We are still reeling and sickened by the horrific, senseless events in Bangkok last night. If you are worried about loved ones currently in the country, in Bangkok or elsewhere, please be assured Thailand is no less safe than it was yesterday. Please read the message in the link below.
Our thoughts are with the families of the victims and all those affected by the attack.

17/08/2015

Greetings from Krabi

06/08/2015

Strong gusts and high waves in the open water will be keeping many tour boats ashore tomorrow and over the weekend; the operators will usually make a final decision around 8 in the morning as to whether they can go out.

03/08/2015

And it's back! Heavy rain is predicted all this week. Island tours are likely to be cancelled over the weekend as sea conditions deteriorate. We will update when we know more.