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Longtail boats in turquoise water beside a limestone cliff at Poda Island, Krabi
Photo: Margo Evardson / Unsplash
Southern Thailand (Andaman Coast)

Krabi

Limestone cliffs and emerald water

Region
Southern Thailand (Andaman Coast)
Typical salary
฿30,000–40,000
Cost of living
Medium
Vibe
Laid-back, scenic, adventurous
Best for
Nature lovers, climbers, slower pace

Krabi is postcard Thailand: towering limestone karsts rising from emerald seas, longtail boats on white sand and over 150 islands on the horizon. It's smaller and calmer than Phuket, with a strong local character.

Teaching in Krabi

Teaching jobs are mostly in government and private schools in Krabi Town and Ao Nang, plus language schools serving the tourism industry. Competition is lighter than in the big cities, and schools value teachers who stay.

Life in Krabi

Climb at Railay, kayak through mangroves, island-hop to Koh Lanta, Hong and Phi Phi, and finish the day at Krabi Town's riverside night market. Living costs are moderate and life moves at a gentle pace.

Figures are indicative and vary by school, city and experience.

Railay Beach with moored longtail boats
Photo: Jean Carlo Emer / Unsplash

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