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One of the most attractive tourist destinations in southern Thailand, KRABI is located some 800 kilometers from Bangkok with an area of 4,708 square kilometres. To the West it borders on the Andaman Sea where countless natural attractions abound, including white. sandy beaches, fascinating coral reefs. numerous large and small islands, verdant forest and highly interesting archaeological remains. |
| Administration Krabi is divided into 7 Amphoes and 1 King Amphoe: Amphoe Muang (Krabi Town), Amphoe Khao Phanom, Amphoe Ao Luk, Amphoe Plai Phaya, Amphoe Khlong Thorn, Amphoe Lamthap, Amphoe Lanta and King Amphoe Nua Khlong. |
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Weather Krabi is affected by the northwest monsoon and has only two seasons. The hot season starts in January and ends in April. The rainy season begins in May and lasts till December. Average temperatures range between 16.9 to 37.3 degrees Celsius. |
| Souvenir from Krabi can be purchased from numerous shops in the city, especially along Uttarakit Road. Most attractive and recommended items are sea-shell and dried or preserved sea food. |  |
Krabi
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November 20th, 2008 at 4:19 am
[...] prehistoric period. It is believed that this province may have taken its name after the meaning of Krabi, which means sword. This may have stemmed from a legend that an ancient sword was unearthed prior [...]