Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is a 5-star beachfront resort set along the Andaman Sea shores of Krabi, offering 24-hour butler service, an infinity pool and five restaurants within tropical gardens. The property occupies a stretch of Tab Kaek Beach roughly 26 kilometres from Krabi International Airport, placing guests on the southern Thai coastline with direct sea access and Andaman views from the grounds. Accommodation features Thai wooden décor and stylish bathrooms, equipped with flat-screen cable and satellite televisions plus DVD players, while each room opens onto a private veranda where you'll catch ocean views and the fresh evening breeze drifting in from the sea. Wellness centres on ESPA at Phulay Bay, where private treatment rooms, a dedicated spa pool and the RAW Spa Café — serving fresh fruit juices — anchor the resort's holistic offering. Guests can balance relaxation with movement at the fitness centre, or step into Thai culture through hands-on cooking classes and batik painting workshops, designed as cultural experiences rather than tourist activities. Dining unfolds across five distinct venues. Jampoon International Restaurant and Plai Fah Restaurant present Asian and Western dishes built on premium ingredients, while Sri Tang focuses on traditional Thai cooking and Lae Lay Pavilion specialises in grilled fresh seafood. Chomtawan Lounge captures sunset views over the Andaman with a cocktail list timed to the hour. Certified SHA Extra Plus, the resort meets Thailand's elevated hygiene and safety protocols, a useful reassurance for international travellers. Note that a compulsory New Year's Eve dinner applies on 31 December at THB 38,000 per adult and THB 19,000 per child plus 17.7% service charge and taxes, payable directly on site. Settle into a tropical-garden retreat where Andaman views, private verandas and considered Thai hospitality combine for a restorative Krabi stay.