horsemachine

The city of Krabi is pretty tame.

Ao Nang is 20 minutes from there, and could be as risky as you make it.

I would rate Ao Nang as safer than Pattaya, Phuket and Bangkok

I only stayed there for 3 months, by myself. Actually walked from Ao Nang to Krabi Mueang one afternoon.

You walked some 15-18 kilometers? Most walk about 3 kilometers per hour, so you spent 5 hours walking? Nothing better to do?

Considering the motorbikes using the side of the road and somewhat dodgy drivers, I would not recommend this for just your average traveler. Not to mention just sounds monotonous as all hell.

OP-before spending the money on Red Ginger, check out SriSukant. Rates might be better, pool nicer, directly across from the beach.

im a walker too. spending several hours walking is nice if the company or view is good.

thanks for the recommendation. good to have more options.

The city of Krabi is pretty tame.

Ao Nang is 20 minutes from there, and could be as risky as you make it.

I would rate Ao Nang as safer than Pattaya, Phuket and Bangkok

I only stayed there for 3 months, by myself. Actually walked from Ao Nang to Krabi Mueang one afternoon.

sounds good. so did you go anywhere you'd probably visit again for like sightseeing and hiking?

NO...There is a risk from many things including drink spiking.

What a load of cr@p.

Ol boy is asking about Krabi, not Samui and death Koh Tao.

I'm really wondering how much time you have spent in Krabi, Kim, please enlighten. Krabi is not necessarily Phi-Phi Don, right???.....

OP, if you are going to Ao Nang, get an ocean view room at J-Hotel (nice people), you are then walking distance to the beach. No one is going to spike your drink (never have seen that anyway), especially if you bag a big beer from 7-11 and drink it at sunset on the beach wall. Then, there are a ton of restaurants to choose from.

For sure safe for a solo traveller, the rest of these people who say "no" don't know trckall.

J-hotel does look like a cute place. good location as you pointed out. cheers!

i'm not going to any bars or parties - just not my thing.

Red Ginger Resort is fantastic, had a pool access room there, good restaurant and many places nearby to eat, easy to walk to beach if you need it, we just stayed at the hotel most days with small child. I found it very safe, we will go back again with our small son who we think was actually conceived there, haha!

thanks so much Ray. i was looking at travel website and bookmarked the place lol. it's not cheap for a solo traveller but it does seem nice with a gym and a pool and it's near the beach. i'll seriously consider it. thanks!

Pan bungalows is on a beach but it's a bit secluded so transportation could be a problem unless you rented a motorcycle, etc. They do have a restaurant there, also. There is a new place with separate bungalows on Klong Muang beach, though probably more expensive than Pan, but there are restaurants, etc. nearby. Sheraton is just up the beach and I know that the Nakamanda further down has good food. Sorry, don't know the name. Very recently opened. The Frog and Catfish is another place, not on a beach. Highly rated. They help to provide transport to the beach, etc. I've lived here for years w/no problems at all...

i looked it up just now and it seems quite popular. might need to act fast! i'll need to do more research - only began to

If you are worried enough to post about your fear of coming to Krabi - then don't come to Thailand at all!

There are plenty of quiet beaches now the rainy season is in full swing. The best beaches are outside Krabi town (which has no beaches), so try Ao Nang.

Unless you have a very big budget, you won't afford a hotel on the beach; so be prepared to rent a motorbike then you can get to secluded beaches (Pan beach, the southern end of Klong Muang beach, Had Yao etc.). How much is your budget?

Hi Paul,

my concern was things like any thieves targeting tourists but it wasnt even mentioned once. that's good. im generally very careful but one can never be too careful and thus the question.

i might go there in high season and book a quiet and clean hotel (three star perhaps) near the sea if possible. nothing's certain for now though.

my inability to drive isnt helping in any case.

Nothing wrong with Krabi, lots of western tourists there.

One suggestion I would make though, especially outside of the tourist areas is to dress a bit more conservatively. Krabi is a province with a substantial Muslim population that makes up almost half it's entire population, so they are somewhat more conservative with regards to dress than Thais further north.

Thanks Tom for the useful info. may i ask if wearing a crop top with shorts would be alright?

Hi everyone! I would like to know if it would be safe enough for a solo traveller to go to Krabi for say ten days?

Any suggestions for accommodation near nice, quiet beaches with soft sands?

Thank you.

Thanks for the comment.

Khao Takiab - walk on the beach? Is the sand there soft enough?

Cicada weekend market, ok to visit, have a drink and a bite, listen to live music

Swiss Sheep Farm, For selfies only

Santorini Park, charge entry and double pricing for foreigners. Nothing to do or see here.

Hua Hin Market Village, this is just a small shopping mall

Chatchai Night Market, ok to visit, lots of souvenirs and small foodstands

The Venezia Hua Hin, don't waste your time here. Thai only go to take selfies.

Hua Hin Sam Phan Nam floating markets, fake and boring. Go to ampawa or damnoen saduak for a better experience

Khao Takiab, what do you want to do there? See the temple?

Hi everyone!

I'm going to Hua Hin and there are a few places I'm interested in visiting:

Cicada weekend market

Swiss Sheep Farm

Santorini Park

Hua Hin Market Village

Chatchai Night Market

The Venezia Hua Hin

Hua Hin Sam Phan Nam floating markets

Khao Takiab

I will stay near Hua Hin Market Village later next week.

If you would like to join me, give me a shout.

Other suggestions welcome.

Cheers!