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Ko Kret - |
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There is much history and culture concentrated in this tiny
island, based in Nonthaburi, which reached its heyday during the
Ayutthaya period. The island is manmade, created from a canal
dug between two curves in the Chao Phraya River. Its temples
have luckily retained the Ayutthaya era style. Most of the
residents are descendants of the minority Mon hill tribe people,
who had been given permission to emigrate and live there during
the reign of King Taksin after the sacking of Ayutthaya. Another
wave of Mon migrants came during King Rama II’s rule. The best
way to get around the small island is by bicycle or motorbike.
Attractions include many unique Mon sights not found in the
rest of Thailand, such as WatPoramaiYikawat, an ancient temple.
The temple is the last in Thailand to have preserved Buddhist
prayers in the Mon language. Inside the temple compound is a
small, five-tiered roof castle, once home to the coffin of a
former temple abbot. WatPoramaiYikawat Museum displays
interesting artifacts such as votive tablets, crystal ware and
“Hem”, including a masterpiece made by
ColonelChatwatNgamniyom.
Chao Phraya Express Boat
Co., Ltd. organises one-day trip cruises to KohKred from Sathorn
Pier every Saturdayand Sunday. Adults pay 300 baht, and children
pay 250 baht. |
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Nonthaburi |
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Pak Kret |
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Ko Kret |
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13.91673 N |
100.4933 E |
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Ko
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ket Kaeo Chayarit shrine |
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Koh Kret Street Art |
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Koh Kret Market |
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Kwan
Aman |
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Moo
1 Pottery Centre |
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Rama
V Monument |
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River
side |
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Vegetation |
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Village-Peoples |
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Wat
Chimplu Suttahawat |
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Wat
Pa Lelai |
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Wat
Phai Lom |
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Wat
Poramaiyikawat |
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Wat
Poramaiyikawat (Leaning Pagoda) |
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Wat
Poramaiyikawat (Main Temple Hall) |
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Wat
Poramaiyikawat (Phra Maha Raman Chedi) |
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Wat
Poramaiyikawat (Phra Nonthamunin) |
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Wat
Poramaiyikawat (Reclining Buddha Temple) |
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Wat
Salakun |
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Wat
Sao Tong Thong |
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