Koh Kret เกาะเกร็ด is a small island in the Chao Phraya River in Nonthaburi Province, Thailand. It is around 3 km long and 3 km wide with an area of over 4.2 square kilometers. It has seven main villages, the largest and most populous being Ban Mon. The island is best known for Thai-Mon people who make pottery for a living. The island is only accessed by ferries.
Koh Kret was originally a meander located on the Chao Praya river. Due to Chao Praya river's curvy path, ships would take longer to reach Ayutthaya, Siam's capital at the time.
During the reign of King Thaisa, the king wanted to reduce shipping time and improve the kingdom's economy. He planned a canal which would bypass the meander and act as a shortcut for maritime transport. The canal was dug in 1722, requiring around 10,000 men and taking over a month to complete. After the canal was dug, shipping to Ayutthaya became faster and the canal was called "Klong Lat Kret" by locals. As time passed, the canal became ...
Wat Ayodhya Temple
Wat Ayodhya, also known as Wat Deim, is a historical temple located in Tambon Hantra, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province.
According to the Northern Chronicles, the area where the temple is located was once a royal palace during the Ayutthaya period. The temple was later established as a place of worship by the king, and it served as the center of the city of Ayutthaya.
The temple is also known for its ancient ruins and is considered an important historical site.
The temple is home to several notable structures, including a stupa, an ordination hall, and a shrine dedicated to King Naresuan.
The main stupa, known as the Phra Si Sakyamuni, is a significant structure that has been the subject of various restoration efforts. The temple is also recognized as a national heritage site, having been declared as such in 1943. The temple's historical significance is further highlighted by its mention in the Sri Chum Inscription, which dates back to the 14th ...
Tha Na Market Nakhon Pathom
Thana Old Market, also known as Talad Thana, is a traditional market located in Nakhon Chaisi, Nakhon Pathom province, Thailand. It is situated on the banks of the Tha-Jeen River and has been a central hub for the local community for over 150 years. The market is known for its historic wooden shophouses and its role in the region's agricultural tradition, with a focus on local produce such as the famous Nakhon Chaisi pomelo.
The market offers a variety of traditional foods, including yum sam-o, a salad made with pomelo, and fried papaya salad, or som tam tort, which is deep-fried green papaya mixed with a variety of spicy, salty, sour, and sweet ingredients. Visitors can also find other local dishes such as noodle soups, steamed duck, and old-style central Thai curries.
In addition to its food, Thana Old Market is notable for its atmospheric heritage shophouses, which feature faded reddish-brown or off-white plank wood exteriors and sun-faded shutters. The market is ...
Wat Tuek วัดตึก
This active temple is located in the northwest corner of the island. This area is known as the Hua Laem District. Khlong Mueang (the old Lopburi River) passes nearby it.
There are two sermon halls on site at Wat Tuek. The ubosot contains about a dozen tusks that are on display at the altar. There are also two statues to revered Monks near the ubosot’s entrance. The second sermon hall is a vihan containing sword-welding statues and some paintings of King Sua. Some gold painted Buddha images in various poses can also to be seen.
Beside the statue of King Sua, there are images of soldiers and an elephant that have been partially covered with gold leaf. Most of these structures and Buddha images appear to be recent constructions.
One of the most interesting sights at Wat Tuek is a preserved buffalo Cyclops. The one-eyed calf’s body floats in a fish aquarium next to the sermon hall. Some locals believe that this carcass can bring good luck or help predict fortunes.
The remains...
