2013 Solo Ride: 05 - Krabi

"Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together..."

Sunday - 23 Dec 2013

Day 05: Krabi, Thailand

Krabi is on the west coast of southern Thailand at the mouth of the Krabi River where it empties in Phangnga Bay. The town is the capital of Krabi Province. Tourism is an important industry. Facing the Andaman sea, like Phuket, Krabi is subject to a 6-month rainy season between May and November. 

Much of the province has been the seat of several national parks. The top most destinations are Hat Noppharat Thara, Ao Nang, Railay, Ko Phi Phi National Park. Yet over 80 smaller islands such as Koh Lanta, Phi Phi islands - made famous as the ideal location for adventurers, yachtsmen, scuba-divers, snorkelers and day-trippers from Phuket.

(The top floor of Ben Guest House)

(Ao Nang Beach in the morning)

Breakfast was included but it was not ready when we checked-out at 0830hrs. Rode out of town and headed to a muslim warong next to the mosque for a nasi kerabu breakfast.

(Al-Aman Mosque in Krabi)

(Waiting patiently for our nasi kerabu)

By 0900hrs we rode towards the border with a few stops for refueling and rest. There were a few road blocks but the situation along the highway was calm and normal.

At Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration Centre the border clearance was smooth and efficient. We had a late lunch at Jo Cendol. Later we stopped at Semanggol R&R for prayers break. We had another refueling and coffee break at Simpang Pulai before we rode direct to KL.

We arrived at our Putramas Apartment around 2100hrs, safe and sound. Alhamdulillah...

Route taken: KL - Phattalung -Ranong - (Koh Son and Victoria Point, Myanmar) - Krabi - KL

Total mileage: 2,632 km

Next Trip: 2014: Nakhon Si Thamarat & Songkhla Trip