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Pro
Ko Kret island, Temples, Market
Con
Little to do compared to Bangkok
In a nutshell
The River Runs Through It
Porramai Yikawas temple @ Koh Kret Island
pattayaraj Says: Originally,it called Pak Ao temple.It's Mon temple where built in Ayutthaya period. It was left after the 2nd Ayutthaya War. Later, in 2417 B.E. King Rama V of Rattanakosin renovated and dedicated to his grand mother. He gave the new name "Porramai Yikawas" means temple of...
pattayaraj Says: 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...
Central of the town - Ko Kret Market
volopolo Says: Central of the town - The main street and the MarketOne of the most cheap markets in the Bangkok area. Also i write Bangkok area because Nontaburi maybe its a different province but its in the same area with Bangkok city. You just need to take the boat from Chao Praya river...
volopolo Says: Wat Pai LomThe most popular attraction in Nontaburi located in Ko Kret island.InformationName: Wat Pai LomAttraction Type: Wat/Temple, Buddha ImageProvince: NontaburiLocation: Central ThailandPictures in the web: Wat Pai LomLast Visit: August 2008My PhotosFirst Photo: Me in...
volopolo Says: White Marble PagodasInformationName: White Marble PagodasAttraction Type: PagodaProvince: NontaburiLocation: Central ThailandLast Visit: August 2008My PhotosFirst Photo: White Marble Pagodas view from the boat on Chao Praya
woodysak Says: 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...
YaaDong Says: 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...
YaaDong Says: 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,...
Suan Thip: City Center Standards in the Suburbs
dragonc Says: Suan Thip is an unlikely restaurant to be found in a quiet riverside suburb just outside Bangkok. Set in a pretty garden next to the mighty Chao Phrya river, this authentic Thai restaurant serves the highest quality dishes with city center hotel-type service. You can choose...
Ko Kret: Don't miss Deepfried Flowers
woodysak Says: This is very amazing that you can make flowers as snacks. This is the specialty of this place .... taste good but I think it's so oily !!
Local vendors: Thai Home made dessert
YaaDong Says: Once you are on Koh Kret Island you will notice small vendors selling all sorts of food and yummy Thai desserts.Try some . The coconut ice-cream served in a bannana leaf cup is perfect for those hot days.Only 10 baht!
Major Pakret or Major Rangsit: shopping at Major
madmatg Says: There are some pretty decent night markets around both Major Pakret and Major Rangsit. They normally set up around 5 or 6pm and close up around 9-10pm. It's a good place to go if you're looking for cheap clothing or accessories all kinds of nonsense for cheap, just dont...
Boat from Pier to get around Nontaburi
volopolo Says: Take a boat from Nontaburi pier to get around to Ko Kret Island in Nontaburi. It costs about 100 Baht (2 euro) for 4 hours.My PhotosFirst Photo: Boat trip in NontaburiSecond Photo: Thai architectureThird Photo: Boat trip in NontaburiFourth Photo: Houses along the riverFifth...
volopolo Says: Take a boat from Chao Praya river. The last one station is Nontaburi.My PhotosFirst Photo: Nontaburi main pierSecond Photo: Nontaburi main pierThird Photo: Me in Nontaburi pierFourth Photo: Me in Nontaburi pierFifth Photo: Me in Ko Kret island in Nontaburi
YaaDong Says: You can get the ferry across to Ko Kret at the Wat Sanam Nuea pier Pakkret just pass the market .It cost only 3 baht for the normal ferry.It departs whenever they have enough passengers and the trip crosses the Chao Phraya is just 2 - 3 minutes . There are also the faster...
YaaDong Says: The best way to visit Nonthaburi is via the Chao Phraya River Express Boat, Nonthaburi is the very last northern stop. The trip takes a little over an hour by the regular boat (12B) and 45 minutes by the express boat (18B).
Ko Kret Shops: Terracotta in Ko Kret
woodysak Says: There are many shops where you can buy terracotta. Terracotta which is in italian language, is a clay-based unglazed ceramic, which is also symbol of Nonthaburi Province. It's not expensive if we see the detail of it. The price is between 160-300 Baht and it depends on...
YaaDong Says: Rent a bike and cycle around the Island you will see the local community and old Thai wooden houses .
YaaDong Says: This is another temple on Ko Kret formerly know as Wat Pla To.It was built in 1717 and was completed 5 years later by a monk Phraya Jeng.
YaaDong Says: The clock tower is the first thing you will notice when getting off the boat at Nonthaburi Pier.It is a prominent landmark located inside a roundabout next to the pier.Painted yellow to honour the King this is the main junction for all Nonthaburi's transportaion; the pier is...
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The island where you can touch the Mon people lifestyle.With a long history , temples ,main product on pottery , Thai dessert and a great view of river and old style garden.
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Nonthaburi was once part of the capital Krung Sri Ayuttahya.It is now a surburban province 20 km north of Bangkok ,where the Chao Phraya River and various canals pass through.It makes for a good day...
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First July ... Koh Kred, Nonthaburi
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The Border Province of Bangkok - Nonthaburi
. Nonthaburi is one of the border provinces of Bangkok where the Chao Phraya River and various canals pass through, so life with water way along the river can be seen there and the last pier for the...
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