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Krabi, Thailand (Day 1)

17 Nov 2009 No Comments

by Ubiquityin Globetrotting Tags: Krabi, Thailand, travel

Leaving Phuket for Krabi, we hired a private car that took us on a mind-numbingly extreme drive. A journey that was meant to be a good 3-hour drive along the countryside turned out with us hanging on to our dear lives. The driver was reckless and NUTS! He cruised over 120km/h in the rain, overtake another vehicle at high speed around bends and tailgate huge trucks! I have never been more thankful for my life when we finally reached our destination, unscathed.

We’ve booked our stay in Krabi at a small hotel called, The Tubkaak Boutique Resort. Based on the ratings, reviews and availability from Trip Advisor, we managed to score 3 nights at a reasonable price. The check-in was fast and efficient and we were promptly whisked away for a quick tour around the resort’s compound before arriving to our room.

The Tubkaak is truly an award winning boutique resort. Blending the distinctive Thai architecture and modern amenities only brings out the best in them. Villa style accommodations combined with stylish interiors lends the luxury vibes it exudes as soon as you step into the room.

The main entrance of our spacious room

The entrance to the sleeping area

King-sized bed

The entrance to the bathroom

Outdoor bathtub

Indoor shower

The Tubkaak Boutique Resort
123 Moo 3, Tubkaak Beach
Tumbol Nongtalay, Amphur Muang
Krabi 81000 Thailand

It was still bright and the sun was high in the sky, so we decided to hit beach. Unfortunately the tide is low and it was scorching hot, very unsuitable for swimming. We went exploring along the shore instead and headed back to the hotel for lunch before retreating at the pool.

Three-piece live band playing on the sand

As the day melts into dusk, soothing music from a three-piece live band reverberates the air and guests can be seen lounging on bean bags along the beach absorbing the romantic atmosphere.

Slowly the color of the sky changes from golden to scarlet and the sun is fast disappearing into the horizon. The tide rushes in as quickly as the sky transformed further into magical spectrum of hues; bright orange, flaming red, deep purple and eventually dark blue.

Gentle waves lapping along the white sandy shore with a cool breeze blowing lightly and the sky went further into darkness. Now this isn’t a dream but this is the most spectacular sunset I’ve ever seen in my life.

Sunset : Day 1 in Krabi