Where Krabi Town is
Krabi Town (เมืองกระบี่) is the capital of Krabi province. The town municipality covers two subdistricts at the mouth of the Krabi River: Pak Nam (19,424 registered residents) and Krabi Yai (11,035), 30,459 in total in December 2025. Krabi Noi municipality (20,120) adjoins it to the north and includes the Tiger Cave Temple.
KBV airport is 13.9 km away and Ao Nang Beach 18.4 km to the west. The small Chao Fa pier is on the river in the centre, and Klong Jilad pier, where island boats leave, is to the south.
Who the town suits
- Long-term residents of Krabi. The provincial state hospital and two private hospitals are in town
- Frequent flyers. The airport is 19 minutes away, closer than from any other area
- People heading to Phi Phi and Lanta. Klong Jilad pier is within town
- People looking for cheaper housing than the resorts. The median condo valuation is 36,775 baht/m² against 47,050 in Ao Nang
Who should look elsewhere
- People who want to live by the sea. There is no beach and Ao Nang is a 22-minute drive
- Beach holidaymakers. You would drive to the beach every day, 18 km each way
- Families who need an international school nearby. The OPEC register lists none in the town’s subdistricts; the nearest are in Ao Nang, Nong Thale and Thap Prik
- Buyers looking for choice. The Treasury register lists 4 buildings in town, and the choice of projects on sale is small
Krabi Town by the numbers
| Indicator | Value | Source, date |
|---|---|---|
| Municipality residents | 30,459 | DOPA, December 2025 |
| Condos on the Treasury register | 4 buildings (Pak Nam) | Treasury, snapshot 05.08.2024 |
| Valuations by building | 32,200-41,000 baht/m², median 36,775 | same |
| Rent | to be confirmed | no own measurements yet |
| To KBV airport | 13.9 km, 19 min | OSRM on OpenStreetMap, 17.10.2026 |
| To Ao Nang Beach | 18.4 km, 22 min | same |
| Chao Fa pier to Krabi Hospital | 2.1 km, 4 min | same |
| Annual rainfall | 2,180.7 mm | TMD, Krabi station |
What is in town
| Place | What it is |
|---|---|
| Chao Fa pier | small river pier in the centre |
| Klong Jilad pier | main passenger pier: boats to Phi Phi and Koh Lanta |
| Krabi Walking Street | street market in the centre (per OpenStreetMap, Maharat Soi 8) |
| Wat Tham Suea (Tiger Cave Temple) | 9 km north, about 12 minutes |
Property in Krabi Town
The Treasury register lists four residential condo buildings in Pak Nam subdistrict: D-O Zone (41,000 baht/m²), Krabi Condotel (40,000), Condo One (33,550) and Duangta Anda (32,200). Krabi Yai has none. The valuation is a base for taxes and fees on registration, not a market price, and four buildings are too few for conclusions. Town projects on sale are listed in our Krabi catalogue. Before buying, read freehold, the 49% quota and leasehold.
Living here: hospitals, schools, transport
| Hospital | Type | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Krabi Hospital | state, provincial | Uttarakit Road, 2.1 km from Chao Fa pier |
| Krabi Nakharin International | private, 100 beds | Phisanlaphop Road, Pak Nam |
| Jariyatham Ruam Phaet Krabi | private, 25 beds | Uttarakit Road, Krabi Yai |
Sources: Ministry of Public Health (HSS) private hospital list of 31.07.2026, state hospital address per OpenStreetMap.
Schools. The OPEC register lists no international schools in Pak Nam or Krabi Yai. The nearest are in Thap Prik subdistrict (144 Moo 2) of the same district and near Ao Nang.
Getting around. KBV airport is 13.9 km away and Klong Jilad pier 17 km from the airport. Ao Nang is 18.4 km and the Tiger Cave Temple 9 km. OSRM estimates without traffic, 17.10.2026.
Seasons
Under TMD normals for Krabi station, February is the driest month (35.9 mm, 4 rainy days) and October the wettest (292.9 mm, 21 days). March and April are the hottest, with a mean maximum of 34.3-34.7 °C. Chart on the Krabi page.
The town vs Krabi’s resorts
| Area | Beach | To KBV airport | Nearest hospital | Valuation, baht/m² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krabi Town | none | 13.9 km | 2.1 km (state) | 36,775 (4 buildings) |
| Ao Nang | yes | 27.7 km | 3.6 km (private) | 47,050 (9 buildings) |
| Klong Muang | yes | 33.5 km | 9.2 km (private) | 49,600 (3 buildings) |
| Koh Lanta | yes | 75.8 km plus ferry | state hospital on the island | not on register |
Homes in Krabi Town
Phyll Krabi
Krabi Town, KrabiCondo
1 bedroom (type A) · 34-34.94 sqm
Baan Ninya Krabi
Krabi Town, KrabiVillas
Hillside Villa, 4 bedrooms, Hillcrest Villa, 4 bedrooms, Grandhill Villa, 5 bedrooms · 228-371 sqm
Krabi Town and nearby areas
Computed from our project registry and catalogue at build time.
| Area | Projects | L1 | Under construction | Completed | On sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krabi Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2, from ฿3.9M |
| Ao Nang | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5, from ฿4.9M |
| Klong Muang | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Railay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FAQ
Is there a beach in Krabi Town?
No. The town sits at the mouth of the Krabi River and has no sea beach within its limits. People swim at Ao Nang (18.4 km, about 22 minutes) or Klong Muang. In return the town is closest to the airport, the hospitals and Klong Jilad pier.
Should I live in Krabi Town rather than Ao Nang?
If you stay long and often need doctors, banks and the airport, the town is more practical: the state hospital is 2 km from Chao Fa pier and the airport 14 km. If daily sea matters more, choose Ao Nang. Valuations are lower in town: 36,775 baht/m² against 47,050 in Ao Nang.
Which hospitals are in Krabi Town?
The state Krabi Hospital on Uttarakit Road and licensed private hospitals: Krabi Nakharin International with 100 beds (Pak Nam subdistrict) and Jariyatham Ruam Phaet Krabi with 25 beds (Krabi Yai), per the HSS list of 31.07.2026.
Where do ferries leave from in Krabi?
The province's main passenger pier is Klong Jilad near town: in 2024 the transport ministry described it as the hub for boats to Phi Phi and Koh Lanta and is rebuilding it. It is 17 km from the airport, about 27 minutes. There is also the small Chao Fa pier on the river in the centre.
How far is the Tiger Cave Temple from Krabi Town?
From Chao Fa pier to Wat Tham Suea it is 9 km, about 12 minutes without traffic by OSRM. It is the nearest major sight to town.
How much does a condo cost in Krabi Town?
Krabi Town projects on sale are collected in our catalogue. Treasury valuations for the 4 condo buildings in Pak Nam range from 32,200 to 41,000 baht/m², median 36,775. That is the lowest level on the province's register, but there are too few buildings for firm conclusions.
Sources
- DOPA, Ministry of Interior. Population by subdistrict and local authority, December 2025
- Thai Treasury. Condominium valuations (condo_all, snapshot 05.08.2024)
- Ministry of Public Health, HSS. Licensed private hospitals as of 31.07.2026 (PDF)
- OpenStreetMap. Krabi Hospital (way 1561812606)
- OpenStreetMap. Klong Jilad pier (node 260742650) and Chao Fa pier (node 10136622867)
- OpenStreetMap. Krabi Walking Street (way 1106284467)
- InfoQuest. Transport ministry on rebuilding Klong Jilad pier (2024, Thai)
- TMD. Climatological Data of Thailand for 30 Year Period (1991-2020), Krabi station (48 563)
- OpenStreetMap, OSRM route: KBV airport to Chao Fa pier
- OpenStreetMap, OSRM route: KBV airport to Klong Jilad pier
- OpenStreetMap, OSRM route: Chao Fa pier to Krabi Hospital
- OpenStreetMap, OSRM route: Chao Fa pier to Wat Tham Suea
- OpenStreetMap, OSRM route: Ao Nang Beach to Chao Fa pier
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