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Trips along the Chao Phraya River |
Boat
services on the Chao Phraya River to connect Bangkok
with the northern neighbouring province ofNonthaburi
are operated by two companies:Laem Thong
Co and Chao Phraya Express Boat Co.
Chao
Phya Express operates boats daily from Wat Ratchasingkhon,
a riverside temple in the Yannawa area, to Nonthaburi.
The service operates from 5:30 am-6 pm. During rush
hours (6-9 am and 3-6 pm), the express boat with a red
and orange striped flag runs along the same route and
stops only at the main piers.
Visitors wishing to travel to Pak Kret are able to connect
with Laem Thong's boat at Nonthaburi Pier. The service
is operated daily from 5:45 am-5:45 pm.
On
both sides of the Chao Phraya River, visitors can see
many magnificent temples and architectural buildings,
including the First Presbyterian Church, the Royal Thai
Navy Dockyard, the Thai Maritime Navigation Company,
the Old Customs House, Wat Prayunrawong, Wat Arun, the
Grand Palace, Wat Rakhang Kositaram, and the Royal Boat
House.
When
arriving at Pak Kret, visitors can travel further to
Ko Kret, a small island in the Chao Phraya River. A
shuttle boat leaves Wat Sanam Nua, which is located
within short walking distance from Pak Kret Pier. The
service runs from 6 am-9 pm. Returning to Pak Kret,
visitors are able to catch a small long-tail boat at
any pier around the island.
Attractions
on Ko Kret include a pottery village located along the
pathway around the island. There are some workshops
where the pottery making process can be viewed. Villagers
make various kinds of earthenware products for daily
use such as pots, mortars and flowerpots. This is the
oldest and largest centre of earthenware in Nonthaburi
Province. The Ancient Mon Pottery Centre, located in
the village, collects together a wide range of pottery
items.
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KHLONG
BANG YAI - KHLONG OM - NONTHABURI |
Visitors
wishing to travel to Pak Kret are able to connect
with Laem Thong's boat at Nonthaburi Pier. The service
is operated daily from 5:45 am-5:45 pm.
On both sides of the Chao Phraya River, visitors
can see many magnificent temples and architectural
buildings, including the First Presbyterian Church,
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the Royal Thai Navy Dockyard, the Thai Maritime
Navigation Company, the Old Customs House, Wat Prayunrawong,
Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Wat Rakhang Kositaram,
and the Royal Boat House.
When arriving at Pak Kret, visitors can travel further
to Ko Kret, a small island in the Chao Phraya River.
A shuttle boat leaves Wat Sanam Nua, which is located
within short walking distance from Pak Kret Pier.
The service runs from 6 am-9 pm. Returning to Pak
Kret, visitors are able to catch a small long-tail
boat at any pier around the island.
Attractions on Ko Kret include a pottery village
located along the pathway around the island. There
are some workshops where the pottery making process
can be viewed. Villagers make various kinds of earthenware
products for daily use such as pots, mortars and
flowerpots. This is the oldest and largest centre
of earthenware in Nonthaburi Province. The Ancient
Mon Pottery Centre, located in the village, collects
together a wide range of pottery items. |
 Visitors
wanting to take a private trip along this
route are able to rent a boat from Tha
Chang for around 500 baht perhour. For advance
reservations contact Mit Chao Phraya Co at Tha
Chang (tel: 0 2225 6179, 0 2623 6169)
and Si Phraya Trip and Boat Co at the River City
Shopping Complex (tel: 0 2412 0207, 0 2412 7644).
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