Towns and markets · South end of Krabi Town, on the river
Thara Park
Krabi Town's riverside park, where the town goes to run and play in the evening, and the pier for the longtails to Koh Klang.
Access
On foot from the road
Entry
Free
Time to allow
A walk, or a stop on the way to Koh Klang
Best time
Early morning or in the evening, when the town comes out
Why go
To see Krabi Town as the people who live there use it: joggers, families, games of basketball by the river. It is not a sight, but it is a pleasant place to walk at the end of the day, and it is where the shortest crossing to Koh Klang starts.
What you will find
A park on the bank of the Krabi River, at the southern end of town. It has a running track, tennis, basketball and volleyball courts, exercise machines, a skate area and a large playground.
A pier on the river serves the longtails that cross to Koh Klang, the island facing the town.
Getting there
On foot from the centre of Krabi Town, by walking south along the river.
Before you go
Entry is free.
The park is busiest early in the morning and in the evening, when people from the town come to walk and jog.
The crossing to Koh Klang also runs from Chao Fah pier, and departure points vary: ask at the river.
Where this place leads
Common questions
Is Thara Park free?
Yes. There is no charge to enter the park.
Can I take a boat to Koh Klang from Thara Park?
Yes. Longtails cross from the pier at Thara Park, the shorter crossing; others leave from Chao Fah pier. Ask at the river, as departure points vary.