Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
If you come to Ko Kret on a weekday you're likely to be the only visitor. On weekends,
things change drastically and Ko Kret is an extremely popular destination for urban Thais.
There's heaps more food, drink and things for sale, but with these come the crowds.
Eating
The northern coast of Ko Kret is home to a row of open-air restaurants, many serving
khâw châa,
an unusual but delicious Mon dish of savoury tit-bits served with chilled fra-
grant rice.
Pa Ka Lung
(Restaurant Rever Side; Ko Kret; mains 30-60B; 8am-4pm Mon-Fri, to 6pm Sat & Sun; 166 & river-crossing
ferry from Wat Sanam Neua)
An open-air food court with an English-language menu. This is a
good place for
khâw châa
and other local dishes.
THAI
Getting There & Away
Ko Kret is in Nonthaburi, about 12km north of central Bangkok. To get there, take bus 33
from Sanam Luang, bus 166 from the Victory Monument or a taxi to Pak Kret, before
boarding the cross-river ferry (2B, 5am to 9pm) that leaves from Wat Sanam Neua.
Alternatively, the Chao Phraya Express Boat's 'green flag' express goes as far north as
Pak Kret on weekdays between 6.15am and 8.10am, and 3.30pm and 6.05pm (32B).
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Amphawa
This canalside village has become a popular destination for city folk who seek out its
quintessentially 'Thai' setting. This urban influx has sparked a few signs of gentrification,
but the canals, old wooden buildings, atmospheric cafes and quaint waterborne traffic still
retain heaps of charm. From Friday to Sunday, Amphawa puts on a floating market. Al-
ternatively, visit on a weekday and you'll probably be the only tourist.
Sights & Activities
Steps from Amphawa's central footbridge is
Wat Amphawan Chetiyaram
(admission free; daylight
hours)
, a graceful temple believed to be located at the place of the family home of Rama II,
