Ko Kret
Native name: เกาะเกร็ด | |
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Geography | |
Location | Chao Phraya River |
Coordinates | 13.9069362,100.4733154 |
Coastline | 13 km (8.1 mi) |
Administration | |
Thailand | |
Demographics | |
Population | 6,174 (2012 Census) |
Ethnic groups | Thai, Mon |
Coordinates: 13°54′25″N 100°28′24″E / 13.9069362°N 100.4733154°E
Ko Kret locally known as เกาะเกร็ด is a small island in the Chao Phraya River in the province of Nonthaburi. It is some 3 km (1.9 mi) long and 3 km (1.9 mi) wide. It has seven main villages, the largest and most populous being Ban Mon.
The island is served by ferries.
History
Ko Kret (Go Gred) was created in 1722 by the digging of a canal to bypass a meander in the Chao Phraya.[1]
Food
Norkala friend fish patty is a famous food of ko kret, an island locate at Nonthaburi province of Thailand .Norkala friend fish patty as eaten as a snack or a main meal with sweet sauce and cucumber.
Interesting places
- Wat Poramai Yigawat
- Wat Phailom
- Wat Saotong Thong
- Wat Chimphi
- OTOP village
- Dessert shop (Ran Khun Aew)
- Kret Buddha Garden
See also
References
- ↑ "Koh Kret", bangkokpost.com, accessed 2012-11-18
External links
- Ko Kret travel guide from Wikivoyage
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