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  Pak Kret, Thailand
Pak Kret lies about 8 km (5 mi.) north of Nonthaburi near a bend in the Menam Chao Phraya.
The area around Pak Kret and the settlement itself are still inhabited by Mons who, however, have become extensively assimilated by the Thai people.
There is a long pottery tradition in Pak Kret.
www.planetware.com /thailand/pak-kret-tha-nb-nbpk.htm   (131 words)

  
 Wann Pak Kret Travel Page - VirtualTourist.com
Pak Kret is a district of Nonthaburi, a border province of Bangkok.
You will never miss to try tasty local food in Ko Kret, very unique and not often to be found anywhere else, also a chance to try many kind of thai sweet dessert.
Ko Kret is a lovely place, but when we were there in August the museum and many other interesting places were closed and we could not see a lot that you described on your page...
members.virtualtourist.com /m/85307/160c41   (435 words)

  
 Ko Kret Travel Guide
Ko Kret (also Koh Kred) is an island in the Chao Phraya River, just 20km north of Bangkok in the province of Nonthaburi, Thailand.
The easiest way to reach Ko Kret is to take the Chao Phraya Express Boat's once-weekly Koh Kred tour (http://www.chaophrayaboat.com/TouristBoat_KohKred.php), which leaves the Central pier (BTS Saphan Taksin) at 9 AM on Sundays and returns at 3:30 PM, visiting a number of attractions along the way.
Ko Kret is another world compared to Bangkok and much of it retains the air of a rustic village, with wooden shacks propped against palm trees and the occasional dilapidated temple slowly crumbling.
www.imakoopedia.org /en/article/Ko_Kret   (1015 words)

  
 Nonthaburi Province in Central Thailand
This is a tiny island in the Chao Phraya River, accessible by boat from Wat Sanam Nua, not far from the Pak Kret District Office.
Ko Kret pots are known for their fine, red-fl glazed surface and intricate design.
It was constructed by the Mon immigrants during the Thonburi period and was later restored in the reign of King Rama V. The temple houses wall paintings, a marble reclining Buddha image crafted in the Mon style and a chapel decorated with delicate stucco work on the doors and windows.
www.thaistudents.com /guidebook/provinces/nonthaburi.html   (1038 words)

  
 Nonthaburi, Central Thailand, Travel to Thailand. Visit Thailand. Hotels Thailand. Amazing Thailand - tourism in ...
This is a Thammayutti monastery located in the vicinity of Tambon Bang Talat, Amphoe Pak Kret and is in the area of the Royal Irrigation Department.
It is accessible by a ferry from Wat Sanam Nua which is located not far from the Amphoe Pak Kret office.
Another way to get there is to park the vehicle at Pak Kret Landing or at Wat Ku; then preceed on to the garden by a ferry.
www.travelthailand.com /central/nonta/link.html   (490 words)

  
 *~ Welcome To Nonthaburi Palace ~*
Wat Chaloem Phra Kiat This royal monastry in Tambon Bang Si Muang, Amphoe Muang, was commanded by King Rama III to be constructed of bricks from the demolition of a fortress built in the reign of King Narai the Great; it was dedication to King Rama III's grandparents and the Princess Mother.
Wat Ku Located in the vicinity of Tambon Bang Phut, Amphoe Pak Kret, four kilometers from the district township area, this monastery was constructed at the time when the Mon people led by Phraya Cheng migrated into the Kingdom during the reign of King Taksin of the Thon Buri era.
Another way to get there is to park the vehicle at Pak Kret Landing or at Wat Ku; then preceed onto the garden by a ferry.
www.nonthaburipalace.com /attractions.htm   (971 words)

  
 Nonthaburi Province in Central Thailand
This is a tiny island in the Chao Phraya River, accessible by boat from Wat Sanam Nua, not far from the Pak Kret District Office.
Ko Kret pots are known for their fine, red-fl glazed surface and intricate design.
It was constructed by the Mon immigrants during the Thonburi period and was later restored in the reign of King Rama V. The temple houses wall paintings, a marble reclining Buddha image crafted in the Mon style and a chapel decorated with delicate stucco work on the doors and windows.
www.thailandguidebook.com /provinces/nonthaburi.html   (1038 words)

  
 Bangkok Thailand River Kwai - Chao Phraya River
Visitors wishing-to travel to Pak Krot are able to connect Laem Thong's boat at Nonthaburi Pier.
When arriving at Pak Kret, tourists can travel further to Ko Kret, a small island in the Chao Phraya River.
Returning to Pak Kret, visitors are able to catch a small long-tail boat at any pier around the island for 5 Baht.
www.bangkok-hotels.org /attractions   (1286 words)

  
 Nonthaburi, Central Region of Thailand (Isaan)
Wat Chonprathan Rangsarit, a Thammayutti Monastery, is located in Tambon Bang Talat, Amphoe Pak Kret and is in the area of the Royal Irrigation Department.
Wat Ku, located in Tambon Bang Phut, Amphoe Pak Kret, four kilometers from the district town, was constructed at the time when the Mon people led by Phraya Cheng migrated into the Kingdom.
Another way to get there is to park the vehicle at Pak Kret Landing or at Wat Ku and then preceded to the garden by a ferry.
www.thaiwebsites.com /provinces/nonthaburi.htm   (908 words)

  
 Chao Phraya River - Bangkok - Attractions, dinner cruises, timetables
A river ferry leaves Wat Sanam Nua, which is located within a short walking distance from Pak Kret Pier during 6.00 a-m.-9.00 p.m.
Wat Sao Thong Thong houses an old Ayutthaya style chedi and was the first secondary school in Pak Kret.
Wat Pak Nam is famous for amulets and is always crowded with a number of people who come to make merit during the weekend.
www.thaihotelslinks.com /bangkok/a_river.php   (1771 words)

  
 Nonthaburi Thailand Attractions - hotels information and travel guide
Lived by the descendants of the Mon people who have had a permission to install here during the reign of King Krungthonburi, Ko Kret was also the destination of another wave of Mon immigrants in the period of King Rama II.
A wooden castle lying the former abbot Mon coffin clearly seen at the temple’s pier is considered to be a perfect landmark.
Behind the chapel, the tallest pagoda of Pak Kret was constructed in the Ayutthaya style.
www.thailand-guide.org /thailand/nonthaburi/amphoe-pak-kret.htm   (1676 words)

  
 MorningThai.com - Holiday Ideas
Ko Kret island in the Chao Phraya River was created from the digging of a canal around a cape of the Chao Phraya River.
Ko Kret has prospered since the Ayutthaya period as evident from the many temples on the island that are from that period.
Chartered boats from Pak Kret Pier to the north of Wat Ku take 10 minutes and Wat Ku Pier will be seen on the right.
www.morningthai.com /central/nonthaburi.htm   (3346 words)

  
 Koh Kret (Kret Island) guided to you by guidetothai   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Koh Kret is small island in the Chao Phraya River, accessible by boat from Wat Sanam Nua, not far from the Pak Kret District office.
The former Koh Kret is cape land connected to Pak Kret district but the later some lands had been excavated for canal where can shorten time to pass them along river.
Kho Kret has succeeded in the Ayutthaya period when there are many temples where was built on the island.
www.guidetothai.com /attractive-place/koh-kret.html   (268 words)

  
 Amphoe Pak Kret - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The most notable icon of the island is the leaning chedi or Chedi Mutao, a pagoda in Wat Poramai Yigawat located at the north-eastern tip of the island.
Ko Kret (13°54′31″N, 100°28′43″E) is the most famous place in Pak Kret, and its most popular tourist target.
On the island there are several temples (wat), such as Wat Poramai Yigawat, Wat Phailom, Wat Saotong Thong and Wat Chimphi, as well as the OTOP Village, which serves as a market for local products and souvenirs.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Amphoe_Pak_Kret   (434 words)

  
 Thailand Travel Manual - River and Canal Tours in Bangkok
Visitors wishing to travel to Pak Kret are able to connect with Laem Thong's boat at Nonthaburi Pier.
Returning to Pak Kret, visitors are able to catch a small long-tail boat at any pier around the island.
Wat Pak Nam is famous for amulets and a popular place for local people to make merit at the week­ends.
www.thailandmanual.com /html/river_and_canal_tours.html   (1061 words)

  
 Ko Kret travel guide - Wikitravel
Ko Kret (also Ko Kred) is an island in the Chao Phraya River, 20 km north of Bangkok in Nonthaburi Province, Thailand.
The easiest way to reach Ko Kret is to take the once-weekly Chao Phraya Express Ko Kred tour, which leaves the Central Pier (BTS Saphan Taksin) every Sunday at 09:00 and visits a number of attractions before returning at 15:30.
[edit] Do Ko Kret is another world compared to Bangkok and much of it retains the air of a rustic village, with wooden shacks propped against palm trees and the occasional dilapidated temple slowly crumbling.
wikitravel.org /en/Ko_Kret   (1382 words)

  
 Bangkok Post Jun 29, 1999 - Ready to strike back
She was abandoned at birth and sent to one of the Pak Kret National Government Homes for Handicapped Children.
One of the CCD project's is Hope for the Hopeless which, over the last 13 years has brought relief to many handicapped orphans at Pak Kret National Government Homes.
Their first project was to set up day-care units for disabled youngsters aged between four weeks and eight years, who with the right help have the ability to learn and the potential to be self-supporting.
www.bangkokpost.net /outlookwecare/290699_Outlook01.html   (1536 words)

  
 Google Earth Hacks - File Downloads - Islands/Beaches - Koh Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand
Description: In the ancient province of Nonthaburi, are Pak Ret, Ban Bua Thong and Ko Kret which are fertile areas on the banks of the Chao Phraya river and at just 20 km from Bangkok, make this a superb area to visit.
This area is a source of great cultural interest and picturesque scenery and the small winding roads that pass through the local villages and fruit plantations make the bicycle the perfect way to discover the sights and sounds of these hidden gems.
The islanders (most of them descendants of the Mon People) are well known for their craftsmanship which dates back many centuries and are famed for their distinctive style and skill at the potters wheel, much of this is still in evidence today, with a vast array of terracotta pots and mortars freely available.
www.googleearthhacks.com /dlfile3989/Koh-Kret,-Nonthaburi,-Thailand.htm   (408 words)

  
 Nonthaburi, Thailand   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Nonthaburi occupies an area of 622 square kilometres and is administratively divided into six districts: Muang Nonthaburi, Pak kret, Bang Kruai, Bang Bua Thong and Sai Noi.
Ko Kret This is a tiny island in the Chao Phraya River, accessible by boat from Wat Sanam Nua, not far from the Pak Kret District Office.
It was constructed by the Mon immigrants during the Thon Buri period and was later restored in the reign of King Rama V. The temple houses wall paintings, a marble reclining Buddha image crafted in the Mon style and a chapel decorated with delicate stucco work on the doors and windows.
www.thailand4you.info /new/frameset/main.cfm?cityID=Nonthaburi   (886 words)

  
 Pak Kret - Rooms and Roommates
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 Chao Phraya River - Bangkok - Attractions, dinner cruises, timetables
Visitors wishing-to travel to Pak Krot are able to connect Laem Thong's boat at Nonthaburi Pier.
A river ferry leaves Wat Sanam Nua, which is located within a short walking distance from Pak Kret Pier during 6.00 a-m.-9.00 p.m.
Returning to Pak Kret, visitors are able to catch a small long-tail boat at any pier around the island for 5 Baht.
www.bangkok-city.com /canals.htm   (1692 words)

  
 gayguideinthailand.com / Need privacy time to travel in Thailand, Need ME as your private guide
The Island dates only to 1722, when a canal was constructed as a shortcut to bypass a bend in the Om Kret branch of the Chao Phraya river.
The island continues to serve as a refuge to the Mon tribes who dominated central Thailand between the 6th and 10th centuries and have retained a distinct identity in their flavor of Buddhism and, particularly at Ko Kret, thier pottery.
Behind the chapel lies the highest pagoda in Pak Kret.
www.gayguideinthailand.com /new/Trips/Daytrip/kokret.shtml   (489 words)

  
 Thailander.com: Thailand Travel > Places > - English Version   (Site not responding. Last check: )
This royal monastery in Tambon Bang Si Muang, Amphoe Muang, was commanded by King Rama III to be constructed of bricks from the demolition of a fortress built in the reign of King Narai the Great; it was dedication to King Rama III's grandparents and the Princess Mother.
Located in the vicinity of Tambon Bang Phut, Amphoe Pak Kret, four kilometers from the district township area, this monastery was constructed at the time when the Mon people led by Phraya Cheng migrated into the Kingdom during the reign of King Taksin of the Thon Buri era.
There is a building constructed to commemorate King RamaV's Queen Sunantha who was drowned by shipwreck; her body was temporarily placed in the monastery period to transfer into Bangkok.
thailander.com /travel/places/province_details.asp?province_cd=23&...   (938 words)

  
 Pak Kret dating, Pak Kret singles, Pak Kret chat at Matchmaker.com
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 Tourism Authority of Thailand
A shuttle boat leaves Wat Sanam Nua, which is located within a short walking distance from Pak Kret Pier during 6.00 a.m.-9.00 p.m.
Returning to Pak Kret, visitors are able to catch a small long-tail boat at any pier around the island for 6-10 baht.
Wat Pak Nam is famous for amulets and is always crowded with a number of people who come to make merit during the weekend.
www.tourismthailand.se /river.htm   (1637 words)

  
 Nonthaburi, Thailand sights and attractions travel guide.
If you happen to be staying at a homestay on Ko Kret, be sure to get your hands on a couple of bicycles as they are the best way to explore the island.
Once you get to Pak Kret, hop on a motorbike to get to the pier or walk about 10 minutes, then take a cross river boat for 2B to get to the island.
This old monastery on Ko Kret was built by Mon immigrants over 200 years ago and was originally known as Wat Pak Aom.
travelfish.org /sights/thailand/.../nonthaburi/nonthaburi   (1060 words)

  
 Thailander.com: Thailand Travel > Places > Nonthaburi - English Version   (Site not responding. Last check: )
This royal monastery in Tambon Bang Si Muang, Amphoe Muang, was commanded by King Rama III to be constructed of bricks from the demolition of a fortress built in the reign of King Narai the Great; it was dedication to King Rama III's grandparents and the Princess Mother.
Located in the vicinity of Tambon Bang Phut, Amphoe Pak Kret, four kilometers from the district township area, this monastery was constructed at the time when the Mon people led by Phraya Cheng migrated into the Kingdom during the reign of King Taksin of the Thon Buri era.
There is a building constructed to commemorate King RamaV's Queen Sunantha who was drowned by shipwreck; her body was temporarily placed in the monastery period to transfer into Bangkok.
www.thailander.com /travel/places/province_details.asp?province_cd=23&province_name=Nonthaburi   (940 words)

  
 Pak Kret (Thailand) - DontStayIn   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Pak Kret is in Thailand, and has a population of 150,500.
We don't currently have any venues in Pak Kret (Thailand) in our database.
The number in brackets is how many people they've spotted in the last month.
www.dontstayin.com /thailand/pak-kret   (166 words)

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