KrabiTravel Tips

Typical weather seasons by month.

When the city is peak, balanced, or quieter.

Typical monthly AQI index trends.

What to know before drinking water, eating street food, or dining out.

• Drink sealed bottled water; hotel filtered water is fine when clearly labeled.
• Choose busy curry, noodle, seafood, and vegetarian stalls with visible turnover.
• Ice is generally factory made in tourist areas; avoid cloudy hand chipped ice.
• Seafood is best ordered where tanks or same day catch are visible.

Common scams and safety precautions during your stay.

• Agree taxi, tuk tuk, and longtail prices before moving.
• Check boat conditions in monsoon months; do not argue with cancelled crossings.
• Keep phones away from road edges in Ao Nang at night.
• Use licensed tour desks for island trips, especially in rough season.

Respectful behavior for temples, neighborhoods, and restaurants.

• Remove shoes before entering homes, small clinics, and some local shops.
• Dress modestly at temples; beachwear belongs on the beach.
• Do not touch anyone on the head, including children.
• Keep your voice low in disputes; public anger weakens your position.

Plugs, voltage, and electrical charging standards.

Tipping customs for dining, taxis, and services.

• Tipping is appreciated, not demanded.
• Round up taxis and casual bills when service is smooth.
• In restaurants, leave 5 to 10 percent only when service is genuinely attentive.
• Spa therapists and boat crews value small cash tips.

Essential local laws and regulations to respect.

• Carry a passport photo or digital copy; hotels and rentals may ask for ID.
• Wear a helmet on scooters; police checks around Ao Nang are routine.
• Do not take shells, coral, or protected marine life from national park areas.
• Respect red flags and boat warnings; undertow is real in monsoon months.

Health advice for climate, insects, and well-being.

• Use strong mosquito repellent at dusk, especially near mangroves and gardens.
• Reef safe sunscreen and a hat matter more than heavy clothing in midday heat.
• Hydrate aggressively after island tours; humidity drains energy fast.
• Travel insurance should cover scooters, boats, and climbing if you plan to use them.

Simple local phrases that help with greetings and polite conversation.

Useful phrases for shopping, bills, and price negotiations.

Phrases for dietary preferences, vegetarian choices, and water.

Polite ways to decline offers, transport, or street vendors.

Directions for finding toilets, basic shopping, and asking help.

Emergency calls, hospitals, and help phrases in the local language.