Rock Climbing In Krabi

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Taking Rock Climbing Lessons in Thailand

by Kraig Becker on Apr 15th 2009 at 8:00AM

Thailand has certainly become a hot tourist destination in recent years. It offers an exotic locale with a little something for everyone. The beautiful beaches along its southern coast are amongst the most popular in the world and Bangkok has many colorful and interesting distractions for those looking to explore Thai culture, while the backpacker crowd can head north to Chang Mai and go trekking in the hills for a completely different experience altogether. And if all of that wasn't enough, Thailand is also home to some excellent rock climbing, as Steve Backshall discovered in this article for the Times Online.

It seems that Thailand's west coast, near Krabi, has earned itself a reputation for being one of the best spots in the world to learn to rock climb. The crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches are littered with dozens of limestone karsts, rock towers formed over time by the process of erosion, and these towers offer plenty of great climbing opportunities. The best rock climbers in the world frequent the area, as much for the rock as the sun and sand.

Continued at Gadling.com

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Taking Rock Climbing Lessons in Thailand

by Kraig Becker on Apr 15th 2009 at 8:00AM

Thailand has certainly become a hot tourist destination in recent years. It offers an exotic locale with a little something for everyone. The beautiful beaches along its southern coast are amongst the most popular in the world and Bangkok has many colorful and interesting distractions for those looking to explore Thai culture, while the backpacker crowd can head north to Chang Mai and go trekking in the hills for a completely different experience altogether. And if all of that wasn't enough, Thailand is also home to some excellent rock climbing, as Steve Backshall discovered in this article for the Times Online.

It seems that Thailand's west coast, near Krabi, has earned itself a reputation for being one of the best spots in the world to learn to rock climb. The crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches are littered with dozens of limestone karsts, rock towers formed over time by the process of erosion, and these towers offer plenty of great climbing opportunities. The best rock climbers in the world frequent the area, as much for the rock as the sun and sand.

Continued at Gadling.com

i'd love to find some climbable rocks in KPN. there's some possible areas in Tong Nai Pan and a little bit around Ao Tong Lang, but since neither are bolted, you would need to free climb with your own protection. could be fun to try however.

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Hi steve, back on kohP?

My nephew went climbing in Krabi a few years ago and raved about it but never looked around here. Might be interesting to see where you end up climbing?

[NBT TV Phuket]

VDO on http://thainews.prd.go.th/newsenglish/prev...hp?news_id=1064

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item---4-- Krabi held an International Rock Climbing contest last weekend.

More than 100 participants from 11 nations took part in the Krabi International Rock Climbing and bouldering contest during April 17-19. The event was held by the Krabi provincial authority in cooperation with the Krabi Provincial Administration Organization, Tourist Association, TAT Krabi office and Railay Rock Climbing Club. The activities were held at Ton Sai Bay, Railay Beach and Poh Da Island. It was marked opened by Krabi Governor Siwa Sirisaowalak who stated that Krabi has planned to be a Rock Climbing destination and to push it to list in annual tourism promotions. Krabi is well-known among rock climbers as a not-to-miss destination with its world renowned cliffs, beautiful nature and fully equipped facilities. It houses world class rock climbing sites with more than 600 climbing routes. The competition this year was divided into 2 categories, which were Lead Climbing Marathon and Deep Water Soloing. Apart from rock climbing activities, there were competitions called ‘Thailand Bouldering Asia Cup’ and a Fire contest.

Also broadcast today:

item-3---- A Krabi ‘Wellness and Spa Fair’ was held during April 17-19.

The Krabi Wellness and Spa 2009 was marked opened by Minister of Public Health, Wittaya Kaewparadise, on April 17th and went on until Sunday April 19th. Co-hosted by the provincial office, Public Health, Commercial Affairs, Krabi Hotel Association and Krabi Spa Club, the fair aimed at promoting the health and spa services’ standards as well as promoting tourism boosting the local theme of ‘Wellness and Spa’. It was also a platform for operators to share their know- how and to improve skills or services to meet high standards. At least 52 hotels have spa amenities available in Krabi with another 19 high standard independent facilities. Spa services, massages and herbal food for health were also made available during the fair. It was well attended by residents and tourists. Krabi earns about 1,236 million baht from the industry each year.

Andaman News NBT (VHF dial) + Radio Thailand FM90.5 at 8.30am & perhaps repeats on Phuket Cable TV channel 1 at 7pm & 1am, a new channel on KPP cable TV, broadcast to Phang Nga, Krabi & Phuket provinces & maybe Mazz Radio FM108 at 7pm in Phuket, Monday 20 April 2009 & http://thainews.prd.go.th/newsenglish/ & www.YouTube.com/AndamanNews.com