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¤ Boat Trip to Ko Kret ¤    **recommended tour**

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. As the canal was widened several times, the section cut off eventually became a separate island. 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.

Start trip by take taxi boat from Sathorn Pier ( Taksin Pier ) to the last pier ( Nonthaburi Pier ) and then connect by long tail boat or taxi ( your choice ) to Ko Kret.

Visit Wat Poramai Yikawat ( or Wat Pak Ao ) the main temple on the island, at the north-east right next to the ferry landing. The main feature is several white marble pagodas, carved in the Mon Style. The fascinating convocation hall is decorated with items imported from Italy, a style that was popular during the reign of King Rama V. The king wished to preserve some of the traditional ways and commanded that this temple have prayers in the Mon language. Nowadays this temple is the only one that keeps the Buddhist scripture in this language.

Another Mon characteristic here is the Mon style pagoda that is a peplica of Phra That Chedi Mutao in Hongsawadi that is highly revered by all Mons and houses the holy relics of Lord Buddha. The chapel enshrines a reclining Buddha of the late Ayuthaya period that is decorate with striking mural paintings of royal insignias drawn by Prince Prawit Xumsai. Behind the building is a Buddha image of the province called " Phra Nonthamunin" from the late Ayuthaya period in the meditation posture on a Mon pedestal (Chong Phara)

Visit Wat Sao Thong Thong , was the first elementary school in Pak Kret. Behind the chapel lies the highest pagoda in Pak Kret. It is surrounded by two smaller pagodas. Beside the chapel, there are 2 large pagodas; one is a bell-shaped Lankan-style pagoda; another is a square-based pagoda.

Visit Wat Chim Phil , consist of a small attractive chapel, which is still in good condition. The upper part of the chapel has woodcarving depicting an angel riding a chariot surrounded by floral patterns. The doorway has a pyramid (Mondop) shape. The windows are still lovely and the building base is in the shape of a junk's hull.

Continue walking to the local makers of earthware in Mu 1, where there are pottery carving demonstrations. The unique style of pottery here make it great souvenirs.

Price :     50 USD  or 2,000 THB ( only guide fee )
Excluding :    Transportation ( boat , long tail boat or taxi ) , meal and personal expense.

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