Nonthaburi is situated in a fertile basin on the bank of the Chao Phraya River. This abundant town is full of fruit and flower plantations as well as historical temples. The town is only 20 kms. from Bangkok and is conveniently accessible by road or river. Attractions Wat Chaloem Phra Kiat – Wat Khema Phirataram – This riverside temple, located on Phibun Songkhram Road, is 2 kms. south of the town centre. It was built during the Ayutthaya period and was later renovated in the reigns of King Rama II and IV of the Rattanakosin era. The main pagoda called “Phra Maha Chedi” contains Lord Buddha’s relics. There are Buddha images of the Ayutthaya period enshrined in the ubosot. Wat Chonprathan Rangsarit – This is a Thammayutti monastery located in the vicinity of Tambon Bang Talat, Amphoe Pak Kret. Every Sunday and Buddhist holy day, its pleasant compound is always crowded with Buddhist who came to offer food to the monks and listen to the sermon given by the abbot. Wat Ku – Ko Kret – This is a tiny island in the Chao Phraya River, accessible
by boat from Wat Sanam Nua, not far from the Pak Kret Wat Paramaiyikawat – This ethnic Mon style temple is located
on Ko Kret. It was constructed by the Bang Sai Garden – This orchid farm is situated only 2 kms. from Pak Kret Intersection along Chaeng Watthana Road. Orchids of several kinds and colours, as well as other decorated plants are available for gardeners. Wat Amphawan – This temple of the late Ayutthaya period is located by Khlong (canal) Om in Tambon Bang Muang, Amphoe Bang Yai. It can be accessed either by boat from the Bang Yai District Office or by the Bang Bua Thong-Taling Chan route. It houses a wooden “Ho Trai Klang Nam” (a hall for keeping a scripture situated in a pond) constructed in magnificent Thai architecture with intricate designs. Plant Market – Nonthaburi is one of Thailand’s major producer for flower and fruit plants. On a journey along the Taling Chan-Suphan Buri route via Bang Kruai and Bang Yai District, a vast variety of plants, both flower and fruit, are available for gardeners. Major Events Nonthaburi Fruits Fair – This annual fair is held during April-June to celebrate the abundance of such local fruits as durain, mangosteen and mangoes, then at their peak of succulent ripeness. Besides stalls selling the produce of surrounding orchards and local products, there are colourful processions of floats decorated with fruits and flowers, beauty pageants, fruits contests, cultural shows, exhibitions of provincial handicrafts and agricultural produce, and local entertainment.
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This royal temple is located on the
western side of the river in Tambon Bang Si Muang, Amphoe Muang.
It was constructed under the royal command of King Rama III to
the dedication of his mother and grandparents who resided in
this area. The temple was built in a mixed Thai and Chinese architectural
style with bricks from the demolition of an old fortress at the
mouth of Khlong Om. It houses a number of shrines and some extremely
beautiful paintings on the chapel walls. Beautiful sculptures
have been added to the gable, door and window frames of the chapel.
This temple is located in the vicinity of Tambon Bang
Phut, 4 kms. from Amphoe Pak Kret. It was constructed at the
time when the Mon people led by Phraya Cheng migrated into the
Kingdom during the reign of King Taksin of the Thonburi era (late
18the century). There is a building constructed to commemorate
King Rama V’s Queen Sunantha who drowned in a shipwreck. Her
body was temporarily placed in the temple prior to transfer into
Bangkok.
District
Office. On it live a community of craftsmen famous for their
distinctive style of pottery which dates back many centuries.
Ko Kret pots are known for their fine, red-black glazed surface
and intricate design. The islanders are the descendants of the
Mon people, and they have managed to retain the skills of their
forefathers.
Mon immigrants during the
Thon Buri period and was later restored in the reign of King
Rama V. The teple houses wall paintings, a marble reclining
Buddha image crafted in the Mon style and a chapel decorated
with delicate stucco work on the doors and windows.