The Ao Nang center point is around 8 miles west of City Centre Krabi and 13 miles west of Krabi Intl. Airport.
Below are reviews of the city of Ao Nang, Thailand from an actual visitor's perspective.
You will feel safe to walk around this area. I like to hang around the Ao Nang Center because you can get all things there. And relax & free to walk around. Beautiful beach.