Koh Kret Island

Wat Poramai Yikawat, one of the most revered temples on Koh Kret, dates back to the Ayutthaya period. This Buddhist temple is home to an intriguing Mon-style marble Buddha and a small museum. A leaning stupa on the compound wall's northern outskirts draws curious tourists who stop for selfies and group shots.

Wat Poramai Yikawat was once known as Wat Pak Ao but is now more generally known as Wat Mon. In honour of his grandmother, King Chulalongkorn rebuilt the monastery and built the Phra Maha Raman Chedi, which houses Buddha relics. The serenity of the temple is what attracts tourists to Wat Poramai Yikawat.

Wat Phai Lom is a renowned temple in Nakhon Pathom province, not far from Phra Pathom Chedi. It was built by King Rama IV, who had great trust in Buddhism. He directed Mons to build the temple and renovate Phra Pathom Chedi. It is also stated that the banks of the Lam Mab River can be found here.

Wat Phai Lom houses massive holy ironwood used to carve a Ganesha figure. It has an elephant head with large ears and long ivories but a human body. Notably, Ganesha is the intellect and wisdom deva. A thousand-hand Quan Yin statue, a Thai actor's mask, and Buddha statues may also be found here.

Wat Sanam Nuea was established during the Rattanakosin Dynasty when the last Kret canal was dug. It was once known as Wat Sanam, and when the Burmese seized Nonthaburi, the temple was abandoned and was re-established as a new temple, established on the banks of the Lat Kret River.

There are some must-visit spots around the temple, such as Wat Sanam Neua church, the Buddha statue under the Bodhi tree, the Buddha image in Pang Kettha or the Buddha image in Table position. The figure is more than 400 years old and was taken from the ancient temple for the general people to worship for good fortune.

Wat Yai Sawang Arom is located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. It is a temple established in the year 1963 and was previously known as Wat Noi because it is located near the Bang Noi Canal.

The temple has the central Buddha figure in a meditation posture with a width of four cubits lap fronted in the Sukhothai period. The figure in the temple is composed of laterite. When visiting the shrine, visitors can even feed the fish. Moreover, the waterfront market sells a wide range of food goods.

This western-style viharn, located on Rue de France, to the north of Phra Narai Ratchaniwet, is thought to have been built by King Narai the Great as a church for Christian envoys. It is the first fundamental Pratom school in Amphoe Pak Kred, and it also houses the highest chedi in Pak Kred behind its ubosot.

The atmosphere at Wat Sao Thong is refreshingly relaxed due to its riverside position. The pleasant surroundings of the shrine make passers-by feel tranquil and peaceful. In the Ayutthaya period, the Mon people called "Wat Suan Mak'' this temple.

Wat Saphan Sung lies in Nonthaburi's Pak Kret District. Its name was changed by Somdet Phramahasamanachao Kromphraya Vajirananavarorasa (the 10th Supreme Patriarch of Thailand) when he visited the temple and noticed the high bridge for crossing the canal (Pra Udom Canal) near the temple.

This incident is regarded as a blessing for the temple, therefore, it is known as "Wat Saphan Sung" (High Bridge Temple). Wat Saphan Sung is well-known for its sacred artefacts. Moreover, the image of Luang Phu Aiem is displayed in front of the temple's Main Hall. Luang Phu Aiem is a significant figure who has been involved in the development and renovation of Wat Saphan Sung.

Wat Bang Chak is situated on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, which runs through Koh Kret Island in Bangkok. We can see the temple's 27-metre-high great Buddha from afar, but it's not the only intriguing feature. The statue's base contains passageways with Buddhas and figurines accessible through three symbolic doorways.

The open mouth of a dragon is one, the open mouth of a tiger is the other, and the entryway at the back of the gigantic Buddha signifies the Phra Rua deity of sun and moon eclipses. Around the temples are murals, and at the back is an interesting garden with sculptures depicting scenes from Lord Buddha's life.

Wat Chimphli Sutthawat is close to the Lat Kret River, the Koh Kret Sub District, and the Pak Kret District in Nonthaburi. Previously known as 'Wat Pa Fai', this temple was constructed during the late Ayutthaya period.

Later, it was claimed that after King Rama II reconstruction, the temple was named after King Rama II's last name, 'Chimphli,' and a garuda symbol was used as a stamp of His Majesty King Rama II. Usually, Mon people refer to this shrine as 'Pia Toa.' There are numerous fascinating things to explore at this temple, such as the ubosot and the pagoda.