Thara Park

Posted by admin on February 15th, 2010 filed in Uncategorized, attractions, travel tips

The scale and layout of Krabi town means it is easy to explore on foot; however, it’s a good idea to find some shade during the hot afternoon sun.

A path along the river leads to a large park, known as Thara Park, which has a football field, tennis courts and a children’s play area. This is a pleasant spot to enjoy the late afternoon, when the sun begins its journey southwards and there is a light breeze blowing in.

The park comes alive at 06:00 when locals begin their morning exercise routine, which is mostly jogging and tai chi. Throughout the day, students and office workers come to eat lunch under the trees, then at around 17:00 locals return to play sports, stretch their legs and take their pets for a walk.

Vendors selling fruit, cold drinks, fried chicken, papaya salad and sticky rice, can be found along the park, but there is also a handful of good cheap restaurants overlooking the river. The park should be visited during daylight hours for maximum safety.