Take 01
2000
The Beach
Maya Bay (Ko Phi Phi Leh), Loh Samah Bay
8.0863°N, 98.9063°E
Krabi
Professional film production services in Krabi, Thailand. Home to Ko Phi Phi, Railay Beach, and some of the most dramatic limestone landscapes ever filmed — including The Beach with Leonardo DiCaprio.
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Scene 01 — Filmed Here
Notable Productions in Krabi
Take 02
2017
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Phang Nga / Krabi limestone karst exteriors
Take 03
1995
Cutthroat Island
Krabi coastline and limestone islands
Take 04
2004
Around the World in 80 Days
Railay Beach, Andaman Sea coastline
Scene 02 — Locations
Filming Locations in Krabi
From landmark monuments to hidden quarters — every district scouted and permit-mapped.
nature
Maya Bay (Ko Phi Phi Leh)
The legendary beach from The Beach (2000) starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Enclosed bay with turquoise water, white sand, and towering limestone cliffs. Reopened with visitor controls.
Railay Beach
Boat-access-only peninsula with dramatic vertical limestone walls, Phra Nang Cave Beach, and hidden lagoon. Unmatched combination of beach and cliff scenery.
Moderate
Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Suea)
Buddhist temple complex with 1,237-step staircase to a mountaintop golden Buddha and panoramic views. Cave shrines and jungle surroundings.
Moderate
Thung Teao Forest Natural Park (Emerald Pool)
Stunning emerald-green natural pool fed by a hot spring, surrounded by lowland rainforest. Nearby Blue Pool offers surreal bright blue waters.
Moderate
Ao Nang
Krabi's main tourist hub with beachfront hotels, restaurants, and longtail boat access to islands. Base camp for island-hopping productions with the best mainland infrastructure.
Ko Phi Phi
Twin islands famous as the filming location for The Beach (2000). Maya Bay, Loh Samah Bay, and Viking Cave offer some of the most iconic tropical landscapes in cinema history.
Krabi Town & Mangroves
Quiet riverside town with colorful weekend night market, Tiger Cave Temple, and mangrove kayaking routes. Authentic Thai small-town life and natural environment content.
Scene 03 — The Case for Krabi
Why Film in Krabi
- ✓ Home to Maya Bay (The Beach) — one of cinema's most famous tropical locations
- ✓ Dramatic limestone karst formations found nowhere else in Thailand
- ✓ Crystal-clear Andaman Sea waters ideal for underwater and marine filming
- ✓ Multiple pristine islands accessible by longtail boat from Ao Nang
- ✓ Less developed than Phuket, offering more remote and untouched landscapes
Scene 04 — Logistics
Transport & Logistics
Airports KBV (15 km from Krabi Town, 25 km from Ao Nang) ▼
Krabi International Airport (KBV) — 15 km from Krabi Town, 25 km from Ao Nang
Airport shuttleTaxiPrivate transfer
Local Transit longtail boat · taxi ▼
longtail boat
Essential transport to Railay, Ko Phi Phi, and offshore islands. Longtail boats depart from Ao Nang and Krabi piers.
Crew tip: Charter dedicated boats for equipment transport. Waterproof all gear. Sea conditions vary by season — calm seas November to April, rougher May to October.
taxi
Taxis and songthaews available on mainland. Grab has limited coverage. Motorbike rental common for individuals.
Crew tip: Pre-arrange all ground transport. Limited infrastructure means advance planning is essential. Book vans through Krabi Town agencies.
Production Parking good · Permits required
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Mainland parking generally easy. Ao Nang has parking areas near boat piers. Island locations have no vehicle access.
Coordinate pier parking for island shoot staging. Equipment loading areas at Nopparat Thara Pier and Ao Nang longtail pier.
Getting Between Locations ▼
Mainland locations 15-30 minutes apart. Ko Phi Phi ferry 90 minutes from Krabi Pier. Railay longtail boat 15 minutes from Ao Nang. Island transfers require careful weather planning.
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Plan Your Krabi Shoot
From permits and crew to equipment and logistics — we handle everything on the ground so you can focus on capturing the Andaman's hidden cinematic frontier.