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Ao Luek

Krabi, Thailand · Asia

About Ao Luek

Ao Luek is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Thap Put, 27km from Phang Nga Bay.

Ao Luek is a town located in Krabi, Thailand. With a population of 9,628, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Ao Luek sits in Thailand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Bangkok time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ao Luek to your route.

About Ao Luek

Tham Hua Kalok (Thai: ถ้ำหัวกะโหลก, literally Skull Cave, also named Tham Phi Hua To ถ้ำผีหัวโต) is a cave in Ao Luek District near Phang Nga Bay in southern Thailand. The cave contains prehistoric paintings in black and red pigment of humans and strange animals. The cave is in Than Bok Khorani National Park.

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Where is Ao Luek located?

Ao Luek is located in Krabi, Thailand, Asia. The coordinates are 8.3780 latitude, 98.7212 longitude.

What is the population of Ao Luek?

Ao Luek has a population of approximately 9,628 people, making it a town in Thailand.

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Quick Information

Population
9,628
Continent
Asia
Country
Thailand
Region
Krabi
Timezone
Asia/Bangkok
Coordinates
8.3780, 98.7212

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Thailand

Police
191
Ambulance
1669
Fire
199
Driving side
left

Tourist police (English): 1155.

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Worth the detour from Ao Luek

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Samet Nangshe Viewpoint

Hilltop viewpoint over the limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay, reached by a steep access track north of Phuket.

24 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Phang Nga Bay

A spectacular bay dotted with towering limestone karsts and sea caves, including the famous James Bond Island.

27 km · about 30 min drive

beach

Krabi Town

Andaman coast base on Highway 4 for limestone cliffs and beaches, with ferry access to Railay and the Phi Phi islands.

38 km · about 45 min drive

beach

Railay Beach

A peninsula paradise near Krabi accessible only by boat, surrounded by sheer karst cliffs popular with rock climbers.

43 km · about 50 min drive

beach

Four Islands (Krabi)

A popular island-hopping tour visiting Chicken Island, Tup Island, Poda Island, and Phra Nang Cave Beach with crystal waters.

46 km · about 55 min drive

bridge

Sarasin Bridge

Road bridge carrying Highway 402 across the channel between mainland Phang Nga and Phuket island, the only land route onto Phuket.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Ao Luek

  • 24 kmSamet Nangshe ViewpointHilltop viewpoint over the limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay, reached by a steep access track north of Phuket.
  • 51 kmSarasin BridgeRoad bridge carrying Highway 402 across the channel between mainland Phang Nga and Phuket island, the only land route onto Phuket.
  • 71 kmKoh Phi Phi ViewpointA hilltop viewpoint on Phi Phi Don offering a breathtaking panoramic view of the twin bays and turquoise waters below.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Ao Luek.

Thap Put

🇹🇭 Thailand

18 km away

Phang Nga

🇹🇭 Thailand

23 km awayPop. 9,676

Plai Phraya

🇹🇭 Thailand

23 km away

Takua Thung

🇹🇭 Thailand

30 km away

Ko Yao

🇹🇭 Thailand

33 km away

Ban Ao Nang

🇹🇭 Thailand

38 km awayPop. 8,000

Khao Phanom

🇹🇭 Thailand

38 km away

Krabi

🇹🇭 Thailand

40 km awayPop. 31,219

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