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Ko Kret

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Location
  
Chao Phraya River

Coastline
  
13 km (8.1 mi)

Ethnic groups
  
Thai, Mon

Max length
  
2 km

Coordinates
  
13.9069362,100.4733154

Population
  
6,174 (2012 Census)

Max width
  
1 km

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Similar
  
Wat Poramaiyikawas, Khao Kho National Park, Wat Suwandararam, The Million Years Stone Par, Bang Pa‑In Royal Palace

Ko kret the island in the chaopraya river thailand


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.

Contents

Map of Ko Kret, Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi 11120, Thailand

The island is served by ferries.

Ko kret nonthaburi


History

Ko Kret (Go Gred) was created in 1722 by the digging of a canal to bypass a meander in the Chao Phraya.

Interesting places

  • Wat Poramai Yigawat
  • Wat Phailom
  • Wat Saotong Thong
  • Wat Chimphi
  • OTOP village
  • Dessert shop (Ran Khun Aew)
  • Kret Buddha Garden
  • References

    Ko Kret Wikipedia