History

According to archaeological data, the region today as the province of Krabi is a community of history, but there is no documentary evidence on this issue.
During the reign of King Rama V (1868-1910), this country called Pakasai Sub-region was under the direct jurisdiction of Nakhon Si Thammarat. After the governor of the province, sent his servants to catch the elephant wandered here many more people in the province of Nakhon Si Thammarat in the region to settle.
In 1872 King Rama V elevated Pakasai subregion Krabi Province with the provincial administration office situated at Krabi-Yai Sub-region (in the Muang district of today). But it was still under the control of Nakhon Si Thammarat. Currently, the office near the mouth of the Pak Nam Sub-district is situated. The first governor was with Thep Sena Living. In 1875, Rama V, Nakhon Si Thammarat and Krabi Bangkok has separately decided.
There are two stories in which the meaning of "Krabi". The first settlers had a big sword old (Krabi Thai) have met with the governor. He does the same if a smaller was found later. Regarded as sacred and happy after the governor of the province. But the founding of the province is still maintained by the board referred to in the cave Khanap Nam Khao. This was the origin of the symbol province.
Legend has it that "Krabi" comes from the name of a local tree "Lumphi. Malays and Chinese merchants have made their choice, and is easily damaged," Ka-lu-bi "or" Kho-lo-bi ", which eventually turned on "Krabi" (sword).

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