Koh Kret (เกาะเกร็ด) is a 3 km long and 3 km wide small island located in the Chao Phraya River, in the province of Nonthaburi, near Bangkok. The island can only be accessed by boat or ferry from Pak Kret ferry pier. This artificial island was created in 1722 by digging a canal to bypass […]
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Wat Sangkhathan is a stunning Buddhist temple and meditation Center located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River in Nonthaburi, Thailand. This amazing temple is entirely made up of wood and it’s quite popular among locals during the Visakha Bucha. Wat Sangkhathan is surrounded by marvelous gardens, and, curiously, hosts an image carved […]
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Wat Prang Luang (วัดปรางค์หลวง) is an ancient Buddhist temple in Bang Yai District, Nonthaburi province, Thailand. The temple was constructed during the reign of King U-thong (อู่ทอง) also known as King Ramathibodi I during the Ayutthaya period. Wat Prang Luang’s main Buddha image is called Luang Por U-Thong and it’s located at the ordination hall […]
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Wat Ko Phaya Cheng (วัดเกาะพญาเจ่ง) also known as Koh Praya Jeng is a beautiful Buddhist temple located next to the Chao Phraya River in Nonthaburi, north of Bangkok. This temple was built in the XVI century during the reign of King Taksin. It is 50 meters long, 22 meters wide and 10 meters high, and […]
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