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Krabi.. Railey (spelling) beach is a nice spot in that time range.. Drive up through Phang Gna.. Limestone rock formations.. Coastal roads.. Stop around Phang Gna on the way at waterfalls and natural rock pools for something to eat.. Get to Krabi.. Relax overnight and take a long tail off to other secluded beaches (very nice).. return late afternoon..

I have never found a good place to stay over night around Phang Gna.. there has to be some I just havnt found them... Krabi has some quiet nightlife and some bars for an evening drink..

The Khao Lak coastline looks too wrecked to be pleasant yet.. shame as Kha Lak used to be a nice one night away also..

On the recent Buddha day I used the jeep for the first time in ages to go around the north of the Island and up to sarasan bridge where a beach resturant is great for sunsets.. Actually was thinking about taking my LT'er on a Krabi run over night...

Also if you would put a little bit more driving time in you could check out Kho Lanta and do a 2 nighter...