Ko Kret

Ko Kret
Native name: เกาะเกร็ด
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 / 13.9069362; 100.4733154

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

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Koh Kret", bangkokpost.com, accessed 2012-11-18
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