Finnair will start flights to Phuket and Krabi this winter
The Finnish airline Finnair will start scheduled flights to Krabi and Phuket from the coming winter season 2014-2015. These destinations have already been served on a charter basis.
Agenda: Krabi Rock & Fire International Contest
The Tourism Authority of Thailand will host the 21th Krabi Rock & Fire International Contest at Railay Beach from April 23-6.
The southern resorts in Thailand such as Krabi, Phuket and Samui remain the most popular holiday destinations for international tourists. Hotels in this region have the most guests, with an occupancy rate of 78%.
Tourists scammed by Phu Pranang Travel in Krabi
Mainly Thai tourists have fallen victim to scams by Phu Pranang Travel from Krabi.
News from Thailand – April 2, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• Request to blog readers because of princess's birthday
• Rally red shirts in Bangkok on Saturday
• Parachute training suspended after fatal fall
Reader question: Can I take a longtail boat from Phuket to Krabi?
In March I travel from Phuket (close to Patong beach) to Krabi, West Railay with destination Railay Village resort. Ultimately, this can only be reached via longtail boat from the adjacent beaches slightly north on Krabi because there are no roads to/from Railay.
Malaysia Airlines will fly to Krabi 4 times a week
Malaysia Airlines will fly between Kuala Lumpur and Krabi four times a week. The aircraft, MH770, will depart from Kuala Lumpur at 02:55 and arrive in Krabi at 05:40. This route will be operated with the Boeing 737-800 on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
The Islands of Thailand
Islands have held a certain attraction to me all my life. There is something mysterious about life on an island, as a traveler you have to make an effort to get there and you often see that the local population is "different" than those on the mainland.
Rapist Dutch tourist 'Evil Man From Krabi' sentenced to 20 years
The 'Evil Man From Krabi', a Thai guide who assaulted and raped a Dutch tourist, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Budget airline Nok Air will fly to Krabi again
Nok Air will resume scheduled service from Bangkok to Krabi early next year. After a six-year hiatus, Nok Air wants to regain its market share on this route. From January 2014, the budget airline will operate flights to the southern province twice a day.
Reader question: Is it easy and safe to rent a car in Thailand?
I am going to Thailand for the first time in January with my 23 year old daughter. So mother/daughter. We would like to rent a car in Krabi to go to Khao Sok National Park and do some trips there
Cliff Diving in Thailand (video)
The World Rock Diving Championships were held yesterday in Krabi, Thailand. Artem Silchenko won this spectacle and is the new Red Bull Cliff Diving World Champion. The 29-year-old Russian was the best after the spectacular final.
Fun activities in Thailand (video)
Of course, you don't just have to lie on the beach all day in Thailand. In this video, Samantha Brown makes some nice suggestions.
Angler catches 60 kilo carp in Thailand
It took angler Keith Williams 25 minutes to retrieve a huge fish in Krabi, Thailand. It seemed like an eternity, but the carp weighed 134 pounds or more than sixty kilograms, good for a new world record.
An American man (51) was stabbed to death early this morning in a bar in Ao Nang (Krabi) because he refused to stop singing, police said.
The week of Maria Berg
Maria Berg is going on vacation for a week with her family. Krabi is not popular, but Ban Krut was enjoyable. And she stole the hearts of two hungry dogs.
Thailand Top 10 Destinations 2013
This week, Tripadvisor released various traveler rankings for the prestigious Traveller's Choice Award 2013. Thailand and especially Bangkok scored good marks on all fronts.