KRABI MAGAZINE ONLINE
 Krabi is considered to be one of the most attractive regions of an amazing country: Thailand. Krabi province has it all and it offers you the most diverse natural beauty, starting from dozen of islands in the Andaman Sea complete with stretches of soft coral sand and surrounded by crystalline waters home of colourful coral reefs. But Krabi’s varied and fascinating province has much more than sea and sand: towering rocky cliffs, caves harbouring Buddhist temples, waterfalls, seemingly endless plantations of rubber and oil palm trees, lush and green national parks home to different species of fauna and flora, verdant mangrove forests and inlets that wind their way under soaring cliffs of karst mountains, and much more.
 Countless natural attractions abound, amongst them a shell cemetery millions of years old. This all has come to symbolize Krabi: the province and surrounding area is considered to be one of the most beautiful parts of the world. Krabi also offers unrivalled activities and sports: scuba diving in unique soft coral reefs, world-class dive areas where you can see an amazing variety of marine life; fishing trips aboard fully equipped local boats; rock climbing days in the Railay peninsula; sea and river kayaking. Adventure seekers will not be bored in Krabi. Krabi Magazine .net is a website that will fill up your leisure time with hands-on articles on trips and tours to the province. In Krabi Magazine .net you will also find useful pages: maps of the area, the eating guide, a section on real estate, practical information, health and living matters, sections on Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, Krabi Town, Phuket, and much more.
Krabi Magazine .net has a free registration system that will allow you to use services that include chats, forums, shopping online and posting your own articles and pictures onto the website. You can find a free copy of the Krabi Magazine in print in hotels, restaurants, pubs, minimarkets, at the Krabi ports of entry and beyond. You will also receive a free copy of the Krabi Magazine when you buy an international newspaper from Newspaperdirect in Krabi Province retails.
 If this is your first trip to this amazing corner of the world you’ve come at a great time. The Tourism Authority of Thailand no longer promotes the summer months as the ‘wet season’ or the ‘low season’ since it’s actually a very nice time to be in Thailand. The newly branded ‘Green Season’ is now in full swing and with fewer tourists, quiet beaches and cut-prices the great outdoors beckons as do the miles of beaches and fantastic food.
Our writer ventured to small and lush Tarnboke Koranee National Park and developed an intimate relationship with nature. Visiting friends from Spain experienced rock climbing for the first time, in Railay of course; we eat plenty of fruit, enjoy the unusually sunny weather and ponder on the hazards of mosquito coils, while a team of local environmentalists contribute to educate local children about marine conservation. Our man in Lanta goes through a quantum transformation... by having a suit made, while I ride a moped on a tour to discover Lanta natural and cultural treasures.
 Elsewhere in this month’s magazine our info-packed mini guides have got all the info you need Koh Lanta and Koh Phi Phi and you’ll find it full of stories on what to do whilst on holiday in this amazing part of Thailand. From diving and climbing, island hopping, eating and drinking, green season activities and simply whiling away lazy days on the region’s best beaches. And if you are after a property in Krabi, have peep at our real estate section.
We hope you find our magazine inspirational and helpful whether you come to Krabi to eat, drink and relax on the beach or participate in any of the numerous activities on offer here in Thailand. Don’t forget to find our ever growing website too: www.krabi-magazine.com.
Enjoy your time navigating inside our invigorating website, soaking up our quality Krabi Magazine or reading one of our international newspapers, and make the most of your time in the Krabi Province; we wish you a wonderful stay in Thailand and in this amazing corner of the world.
Property |
  Know the Law
Foreign Ownership of Land
In Thai Law, foreigners are generally restricted from buying or owning land with a freehold title. However, it is currently possible to do so in some circumstances.
LIST OF CIRCUMSTANCES
- The Board of Investment (BOI) and the Industrial Estates Authority has the power to permit promoted companies to own freehold land for the purpose of the promoted business.
- Permission can also be granted under the Petroleum Act for use in approved projects.
- Banks and financial institutes that have become foreign owned.
- A foreigner who invests at least 40 million baht in authorized securities in Thailand, may buy up to 1 rai (1,600 sqm) of land for the residential purposes of the owner and their family.
This list of permitted circumstances of buying or owning freehold land does not cater for the majority of foreign investors. However, the following information ....
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Fun facts |
  Andaman Camp Trip
Story & Photos : Paul Stretton
I had to chuckle to myself as I stared down at the crumpled pile of plastic and zips that could, in the right hands, become my shelter against the elements for the night. Memories of Cub Scout camps from further back than I’d care to admit came flooding back. In those days I could whip up an 8-man canvas monster of a thing in 15 minutes flat. All in the midst of an Irish ‘summer’ while dressed in shorts and woggle…
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Underwater World |
  The Andaman Freediving Challenge 2009
Story & Photos : Blue Planet Divers – Koh Lanta
“The scuba diver dives to look around, the Freediver dives to look inside” - Umberto Pelizzari.
Freediving is simple. A Freediver relies on a single breath of air to explore the undersea world. Moving gracefully without wasting energy, a Freediver can spend minutes underwater and experience the ocean as any other marine mammal does. Free from cumbersome equipment, a Freediver can sneak up on a turtle, or glide to the bottom for a meeting with a manta ray.
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Green Finger |
  Tropical Gardens
Setting up proper landscaping is an important section of a house in the sun. A tropical paradise surrounding a putting green and lush plantings with vibrant color nestling among the rocks creates a visual feast for the eyes.
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Colinary |
  Tom Yum Gung
Thai Prawn Soup with lemongrass,
Tom Yum is both hot and sour, and it's one of the main signature dishes that defines Thai flavor.
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Real estate |
  Protect your home from termites
In Thailand, all sorts of unwanted visitors such as termites try to vacation in your home. Although there are many different types of termites they all have one thing in common: a voracious appetite for the cellulose found in lumber.
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Muay Thai |
  Muay Thai!
The History
SawazzzzzzDEE krab, this is "DOC" an Ao Nang Krabi Muay Thai Family member and a promoter of the most amazing sport in the world. Read on a new exciting account on Muay Thai…
‘Muay’ means to fight or to box, ‘Thai’ is Thailand and ‘Muay Thai’ comes from ‘Muay Boran’, which is Thailand's ancient fighting defense system that has become Thailand's National Sport with rules, gloves and a boxing ring. This National Sport is very unique in Thailand; there are Muay Thai Fighters/ Champions in all 76 provinces of the country, and fights almost everyday of the year, with some cities boasting 3 to 4 fight events in a single night! In Bangkok there are over 1,000 gyms; Phuket and Pattaya have several gyms for foreigners. Ao Nang is not behind, with many new Muay Thai gyms that have brought the best of the best champions to our paradise area.
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Krabi nature trails |
  Kao Mai Keao Cave
Story & Photos : Steve Crawford
Adventure Down Under
Adventure can take many forms. Maybe sushi for the first time, a new relationship or job, or even a first time bungee jump on a windy day. They all qualify. Webster’s dictionary defines adventure as “an exciting or remarkable experience.” It’s when we break out of our daily routine and dare to take on a new challenge, boldly going into territory that is unfamiliar to us.
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