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Krabi Ao Nang And Railay Thailand
Limestone cliffs above, Andaman reefs below: base in Ao Nang and Railay
Updated Jan 23, 2026 • 18 sources
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Destination Guide Sources For Krabi (Ao Nang and Railay)
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18 sources • Updated Jan 23, 2026
Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Jan 23, 2026.
- Department of National Parks (Thailand): Hat Noppharat Thara - Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park - Official park overview, covered areas, and general guidance for visitors.
- Tourism Authority of Thailand: Phi Phi Don Island - Attraction overview and published national park entrance fee figures.
- Tourism Authority of Thailand: Koh Hong (lagoon) - Koh Hong overview and published national park fee figures.
- Tourism Authority of Thailand: Mu Koh Lanta National Park - Park overview and published entrance fee figures (useful for a Koh Lanta extension).
- Tourism Authority of Thailand: Than Bok Khorani National Park - Park overview and published entrance fee figures (Hong Islands area).
- Tourism Authority of Thailand: Sa Morakot (Emerald Pool) - Attraction overview and published entrance fee figures.
- Tourism Authority of Thailand: Useful Calls (Emergency numbers) - Tourism Police, ambulance, and other emergency contact numbers.
- Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) - Official arrival card portal and guidance for foreign arrivals.
- Royal Thai Consulate General, Los Angeles: Visa exemption scheme - Official summary of visa exemption policy (check your passport eligibility and allowed stay).
- Bangkok Hospital Phuket: Diving Medicine Center - Dive medicine and hyperbaric referral information for the Andaman region.
- DAN World: Contact and emergency hotlines - Official DAN contact information and emergency hotline guidance.
- World Economic Forum: Maya Bay swimming ban context - Summary of Maya Bay restrictions and conservation rationale.
- Tourism Authority of Thailand (Malaysia): Best time to visit Thailand - Seasonality overview including the Andaman coast monsoon pattern.
- SSS Recompression Chamber Network: Krabi - Regional recompression chamber network information (verify current contact and procedures with your operator).
- Bolt: Krabi availability - Ride-hailing availability reference for local transport planning.
- Grab: Krabi (KBV) airport rides - Official Grab page for airport ride options at KBV.
- 5 Star Marine Phuket: Maya Bay closure August to September 2026 - Recent operator guidance summarizing expected annual closure window; confirm with national park updates.
- Destination hero photo by Sumit Chinchane - Photographer profile: https://unsplash.com/@sumit_ac