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Krabi Sustainable Tourism

History of Krabi

Archeological evidences suggest that Krabi was a prehistoric community that has existed since the past until today. A lot of tools of the stone Age were widespread, and ancient color paintings were found in many caves in Krabi.

Krabi is one of the 12 signs of the zodiac. The logo of the province is the monkey (the year of the monkey). Krabi was founded in the reign of King Rama V of the Rattanakosi Kingdom. At that time, Krabi was only a district under the administration of Nakorn Si Thammarat, called "Pakasai District" In 1872, Krabi was appointed a city and given the name "Krabi City" by the King.  Luang Thep Sena was the first governor of Krabi.

In 1875, Krabi was appointed a fourth-degree outer town reporting directly to Bangkok in 1900, Phraya Ratsadanupradit (Kosimby Na Ranong), the lord lieutenant of Phuket, moved the city to Pak Nam sub-district, a deep channel near the estuary where large ships could easily approach the port. This has become the provincial hall until today.

Meaning of the Name Krabi

Lore has it that local villagers found an ancient sword and gave it to the governor. Shortly after, another bigger sword was found and given to the governor again. The governor crossed the two swords in a mountain cave by a river while anticipating the establishment of the city. Later, crossed swords or sabers became the logo of the city. Different lore holds that the word "Krabi" is derived from the name of a local plant, "Lumpi," so the city is called Ban Lumpi. Then, the word is mispronounced by Malay and Chinese traders to "Ban Ka Lu Bi" or "Kolobi," which is later pronounced "Krabi" by Thais.

Krabi Sustainable Tourism

Today, the mainstream tourism of Krabi is accepted worldwide, which, as a result, has an inevitable impact on the society, community, and lifestyle of local villagers. Adaptation to maintain balance is crucial and urgent, which aligns with the national development agenda at the macro and micro level. Local comminities must improve and adapt. Local lifestyle must accommodate new forms of tourism to establish security, prosperity, and sustainability in local communities. Today, Krabi is ready to welcome visitors to all of our tourism communities, each of which reflects its unique and interesting identity, wisdom, and lifestyle.

Dos and Don'ts for CBT (Community Based Tourism)

Tourism communities in Krabi feature cultural and religious diversity. Populations are made up of Buddhists, Muslims, Christians, and Hokkien Chinese who pass on Peranakan, or Baba-Nyonya, culture. Their community practice is strict, thus visitors should be advised and prepared before entering their communities. Like the Thai temple, Please take off shoes, Dress politely and do not talk loudly.

Recommendations

Every tourism community has its habitual everyday life. Community-based tourism is an additional occupation. Every community has community coordinators to welcome visitors. Before visiting each community, visitors should contact community coordinators to make an appointment and arrange an appropriate travel program. Many activities depend on the tide, and some activities are not organized daily. Visitors who do not make an appointment prior to their visit might not receive the hospitality and convenience described in this website.

 

 

Ban Koh Klang Klong Prasong CBT

  Just 5 minutes from the center of Krabi town, you will experience the traditional Muslim way in the Koh Klang Klong Prasong community surrounded by the Krabi River. The islandis waiting for welcoming tourists who wish to seek a simple, light, relaxing way of life, which is close to nature and full of friendly people. Ban Koh Klang Klong Prasong is community where the majority of Muslims strictly follow Islamic traditions. Located in Muang District, this community has 3 villages with an area 16,200 Rai, 

Ban Koh Klang Klong Prasong CBT

People do agriculture, folk fisheries and employee. Just take a long tail boat for moment from here to town, this community can adapt itself to connect with the community way until turning into the activities of the community tourism. Every step we take on the fields of Ban Koh Klang allows us to see a way of life that turn back to decades such as Sangyod organic rice farming, buffalo raising, simulated Hua Tong boat crafting, tie dye fabric and batik fabric producing including a kite playing and beautiful wild fold raising. When finishing routine works, just walk to see the folk way is so relaxing that you will forget the time. Additionally, since there are a lot of unique attractions such as a historical cave,  Khao Khanab Nam or the river side parallel mountain, a rock well, and an ancient well of the community and mangrove tunnels so you can visit here all year round.

Laem Sak CBT
The area of Laem Sak is adjacent to the Andaman Sea. There are limestone cliffs surrounding with plenty of mangroves and the area is habitat for many species of aquatic animals. The name of Laem Sak is derived from Ban Laem Sak, located on the tip of the cape or Laem where there were many teaks or Sak trees in the past. Laem Sak sub-district has 6 villages, namely Baan Hin Rao, Baan Ao Nam, Ban Laem Sak, Ban Sami Lang, Baan Klong Raed, and Baan Nai Sai. Most of the population here do fisheries and agriculture.
"Three Diversified Cultures," the other highlight of Laem Sak should also be mentioned. People with different cultures such as Buddhist, Chinese and Islamic are gathered here. Most Buddhists came from Nakhon Si Thammarat while Muslims had linage from the Perlis, Peninsular Malaysia and the Chinese migrated from Hokkien, Republic of China. 
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