No longer just a transit stop, Krabi Town is a lively, modern Thai provincial town. Entertainment in town at night is rapidly growing and nightspots are springing up all the time. Highlights include a few modern clubs, quiet bars for meeting friends and some excellent restaurants.

The growth of tourism in Southern Thailand and the popular surrounding coastline has helped the town become one of the richest in the Kingdom.

Krabi Town is an excellent spot for travellers to organize trips to explore this beautiful province. The main pier on the Chao Fah river has all the information for ferries to Koh Phi-Phi, Koh Jum and Koh Lanta as well as longtails for to explore the islands and bays.

All guesthouses and hotels in town offer traditional Thai hospitality and for those preferring to base themselves here, away from the noise of the beaches, transfers are always available.