Krabi
Book your Family Taxi with Car Seat in Krabi
Krabi's limestone cliffs and the beaches around Ao Nang and Railay make it one of Thailand's most dramatic family destinations — but landing at Krabi Airport (KBV) with young kids means the transfer needs sorting before you land.
What Thai law actually says about child car seats
Since 5 September 2022, Section 123 of Thailand's amended Land Traffic Act requires children under 6 years old to be restrained in an appropriate child car seat when riding as passengers. Taxis aren't legally obligated to provide the seat themselves — the requirement still applies to the child, the obligation to supply the equipment just shifts onto the family.
Source: Royal Thai Government Gazette — Land Traffic Act amendment, the official publication of Thai law.
Do regular Krabi taxis carry child seats?
Almost never. Taxi Bambino matches a seat to your child's age and weight and has it fitted before the driver leaves to collect you.
Getting from KBV to Ao Nang
Krabi Airport sits about 17 km northeast of Ao Nang, typically a 30–40 minute drive; Railay Beach, accessible only by boat from Ao Nang, adds a further leg to the journey.
Grab in Krabi, and what a standard taxi actually costs you
Uber doesn't operate anywhere in Thailand — Grab is the local equivalent, with coverage around Krabi town and Ao Nang, though thinner than in bigger hubs like Phuket. Where it does work, it doesn't carry a car seat as standard, and a driver can cancel on arrival if they see young children with no seat available.
On price: unmetered pricing is the norm in Krabi, and a driver who agrees a price and then adds a "surcharge" once they see how much luggage or how large your stroller is, after everything's already loaded in, is a recurring complaint from visitors. A pre-booked, flat-rate vehicle is the only mechanism that locks in price certainty before you land.
Which car seats are available
Three types cover almost every family. A rear-facing infant carrier suits babies up to around 13 kg. A forward-facing seat with an integral harness covers roughly 9–18 kg. A high-back booster raises older children so the adult belt sits correctly. Where the vehicle has ISOFIX anchor points, Taxi Bambino's drivers use them rather than a belt-only install — a firmer, more consistent fit on the road to Ao Nang than a lap-belt install alone.
Traveling with more than one child matters too: taxis serving Krabi are mostly compact sedans, and fitting two or three bulky seats across one back row is often physically impossible. A family needing three seats may simply be turned away by a standard taxi. Say how many children and their ages when you book, and Taxi Bambino sends a vehicle sized to actually fit everyone.
Travelling as a larger family? See our vehicle fleet to know what to expect.
FAQ
Is a car seat legally required for a Krabi taxi?
Yes, since September 2022 — children under 6 need one under Section 123 of the Land Traffic Act. Taxis aren't obligated to provide it themselves.
Does Grab work in Krabi?
Coverage exists around Krabi town and Ao Nang but is thinner than in Phuket. Uber doesn't operate in Thailand at all.
How do I get to Railay Beach?
By boat from Ao Nang — there's no road access, so factor in an extra leg of the journey.
Last updated: August 1, 2026. Reviewed by the TaxiBambino Content Audit Team.