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	[ Ko Kret ] This is a tiny island in the Chao Phraya River, accessible by boat from Wat Sanam Nua, not far from the Pak Rrer 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. These landers are the descendants of the Mon people,and they have managed to retain the skills of their forefathers. [ 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 Districts, a vast variety of plants, both flower and fruit, are available for gardeners. [ Wat Prasat ] This monastery is on Bang Kruai-Bua Thong Road in the area of Tambon Bang Krang, Amphoe Muang. The Ubosot is of Ayutthaya art having sophisticated craftsmanship. The designs on the gable of the niche entering the Ubosot and the mural paintings maintain special characteristics of the Nonthaburi school of arts which have always been visited by archaeological students. [ Wat Paramaiyikawat ] This old monastery located in the vicinity of Tambon Ko Kret, Amphoe Pak Kret is constructed in Mon style architecture. The main attractions are a large reclining Buddha, mural paintings, a Mon style marble carved pagoda and the principal image in the Ubosot. There is a village, on Lo Kret (Kret Island). where the villagers produce ancient Mon style pottery called "Kwan Aman". It is accessible by a ferry from Wat Sanam Nua which is located not far from the Amphoe Pak Kret Office. This monastery is located in the vicinity of Tabon Bang Talat, Amphoe Pak Kren and is in the area of the Royal Irrigation Department. Even though it is a newly constructed monastery it is of beautiful style architecture. Its compound in pleasantly shady and a remarkable place of studying the Lord Buddha's teachings. [ Wat Khema Phirataram ] Also a royal monastery, it is on Phiboon Songkhram Road, Tambon Suan Yai, Amphoe Muang, two kilometers from the provincial township area. It was built in the Ayutthaya period and was renovated in the reigns of Kings rama II and IV of the Ratanakosin era. Buddha images of the Ayutthaya period are in the Ubosot, Tamnak Daeng Building, and Phra Thinang Monthian Hall. [ Wat Chomphuwek ] This monastery is located in the vicinity of Tabon Tha Sai, Amphoe Munag, on Sanam Bin Nam-Nonthaburi Road. There are beautiful mural paintings in the Vihara and Ubosot, as well as the Mon style pagodas. [ Wat Ku ] Located in the vicinity of Tambon Bang Phut, Amphoe Pak Kret, four kilometers from the district township area, this monastery 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 Thon Buri era. Construction is of Mon architecture having mural paintings in Mon style. There is a building constructed to commemorate King Rama V's Queen Suantha who was drowned by shipwreck; her body was temporarily placed in the monastery prior to transfer into Bangkok. [ Palmyra ] A new flower garden located on the Cao Phraya River bank, amidst an orchard. Within lie typical Tahi houses and a Mon village. To reach Palmyra one proceeds over the Nonthaburi Bridge passing Wat Ko Kriang, Wat Bang Tanai, and Wat Tan, arriving at Palmyra. Another way to get there is to park the vehicle at Pak Kret Landing or at Wat Ku; then preceed on to Palmyra by a ferry. □ It is open every day from 08.00 to 18.00 hours and the detailed information can be obtained by detailing □ Tel: 5839278. [ Wat Chaloem Phra Kiat ] This royal monastery in Tambon Bang Si Muang, Amphoe Muang, was commanded by King Rama III to be constructed of bricks from the demolition of a fortress built in the reign of King Narai the Great; it was dedication to King Rama III's grandparents and the Princess Mother. There are several religious buildings in the area. Inside the main shrine hall (Ubosot) are beautiful mural paintings while beautiful stucco designs decorated with porcelain on the gable and door and widow frames are seen outside. [ King's Mother Park ] is a botanical park which doubles up as a public park in Muang district. Embracing a large pond inside, this park is home to various plants and offers tranquility. Take Highway 31 and Higway 305.