The BAANLYY Area Score rates all 12 Krabi areas on a transparent 100-point scale, built from eight Andaman lived-experience factors. One number to compare at a glance — then dive into the detail that matters to you.
How it's scored: each area is rated 1–10 on eight Andaman factors — beach, dining, nightlife, family-friendliness, value, quiet, expat scene and investment — and the BAANLYY Area Score is their average on a 0–100 scale. It's a transparent comparison starting point, not investment advice; weight the factors that matter to you.
| # | Area | Score | Beach | Dining | Value | Expat scene | Investment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Koh Lanta Ko Lanta | 66 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
| 2 | Ao Nang Mueang Krabi | 61 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| 3 | Klong Muang Nong Thale | 59 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 4 | Nong Thale Mueang Krabi | 56 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 6 |
| 5 | Railay Mueang Krabi | 55 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| 6 | Krabi Town Mueang Krabi | 54 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| 7 | Tab Kaak Mueang Krabi | 54 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| 8 | Ao Nam Mao Mueang Krabi | 51 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 5 |
| 9 | Sai Thai Mueang Krabi | 51 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| 10 | Koh Jum Nuea Khlong | 50 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 4 |
| 11 | Khao Thong Mueang Krabi | 49 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 5 |
| 12 | Ao Luek Ao Luek | 48 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 5 |
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The BAANLYY Area Score is a proprietary, transparent composite of BAANLYY's own area ratings, provided for general comparison only — not investment, legal or financial advice. Ratings are editorial estimates that change as areas evolve. Hero image via Pexels (Limestone cliffs and longtail boats at Railay Beach, Krabi, Thailand).