Nonthaburi Things to Do

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The island where used to be a land, in Ayutthay period ,there was a big project to build a canal linked the zigzag river route for more easier tranportation. So that area became an island by human doing. Also in later period,the King donated this island as a land of Mon community who invaded from Burma. It was the beginning of Mon life there. After Mon settled in Island ,they still spent their life as usual, belief and religion, food and desserts,houses,pottery making,culture and tradition,...... all 're still alive in this island.
Today,this island is one tourist attraction in Nonthaburi. There 're so many things to do and see in this place, such as visitting temples and museums, shopping Mon handicraft, trying Mon food,.....

For visitting this island, by boat, as I know there 're a cruise from Maharat pier (near Wat Phra Kaew) every Sunday. Please follow the link below.
For independent visitting, just catch bus no.32 or air con bus no. 5 and 6 from Sanam Luang field or Bang Lamphu area. It run to Pakkret then walk to Sanam Nue temple for ferry to Porramai Yikawas temple pier.

I just visited Ko Kret for my first time, it was yesterday, with my friends. Everything is perfect except we went there on Wednesday, When I was there, I was been told that mostly Ko Kret wil be more alive on Saturday and Sunday, so all the shops, restaurants and coofeeshops will be mostly open then. So this is first tip I wanna tell you VTer that if you wanna experience Ko Kret, take some times on Saturday and Sunday. However, being there on Wednesday also gave me a lot of diffirences like the island is quite with real locals not pretending to be a businessman or seller, they just act like normal .. so I loved it !!! And hiring the bike is very easy with 40 baht for price all day. But I prefer to walk and that was great !!! Walking around until leaning Chedi is arou 600 meters from the Ko Kret pier. And guys don't forget to visit Ko Kret Museum nearby which there's a guide and presentation about Ko Kret and Ko Kret pottery, free for sure.

An enjoyable way to see is by bicycle.They can be rented for 40-50 baht at village number 6,near Phai Lom Temple.It is easy to ride around the whole Island and get a down to earth look at the local comunity.You will pass frinendly vender selling Pat Thai and kids playing and laughting .Riding early in the morning or later in the afternoon is better as it is not too hot

This is a good place to check out an authentic Thai fresh and wet market.Nonthaburi market has a wide range of fresh produce and is certainly worth visiting in if you want to see a traditional Thai market. Wander and take in the sights, colours and smells of the new, interesting and tasty foods you're bound to discover. To reach the market walk about 300 m up Pratcharat Rd and the market is on your right. At the rear of the market there is a group of food stalls. The market is also adjoined by a couple of street markets

Kwan A Man is a Mon cultural centre on Ko Kret featuring traditional Mon earthen pottery. The art of making pottery of the Mon people dates back to the Thon Buri period. It is considered the oldest kind of handicraft in Nonthaburi. Along the walkway on the island are some homes that make pottery items for daily use like flowerpots, mortars, jars, etc. Visitors can go inside and browse .

Wat Paramai Yikawat is one of the first temple you will see as you get off the ferry boat to Ko Kret from Wat Sanam Nuea pier. Also known as Wat Mon was built about 200 years ago in the Mon style.The main attractions here are the Mon-style marble Buddha image ,mural paintings and a Mon style carved pagoda.

At the end of the Ayutthaya period Ko Kret Island was first inhabited by a community of Mon people from Burma.These craftsman made a distinctive style of pottery which they still continue to do today.There are many shops on the Island where you can buy pottery at a resonable price.There are also a couple of old temples to be seen and some relaxing little restaurants next to the river to enjoy the view of river life.

Originally it called Sam Jeen temple, built in Pre Rattanakosin period and renovated again by one goverment officer named Chao Phraya Choduek Racha Setthi. In 2484 the name was changed to Chotikaram temple. Some interesting thing in this temple 're : Ubosot or ordination hall with curve base, Inside decorated with mural painting depicted about the conference of god and Buddha life. Another 's Viharn where have wood carving door and decorated on the ceiling with Chinese influence painting.