Koh Lipeh, Satun

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Let's go to Koh Lipeh. Koh Lepeh (or Leepe, Lipe, Lipeh Island) is a small island in Tarutao National Park. It's in the southern boundary of group of Koh Adang - Rawi and in the west of Koh Tarutao. Here's the islander community housing over a hundred years. In addition to enjoying the beautiful nature. We can also easily find food shops, fruits and seafood sold by the villagers in the island.

Attractive Beaches on Koh Lipeh

Sunrise Beach (หาดชาวเล)

Sunrise Beach is in the east of island stretches for several hundred meters. It's shady with the line of coconut trees along the beach. Here... Sunrise is so beautiful. So, this beach's called "Sunrise Beach". From here, we can see  Koh Adang - Rawi, just 800 meters as well. There're uncrowded villager's but enough beach resorts here.

Pattaya Beach (หาดพัทยา)

Pattaya Beach is in the west of island. We can come here by walking from village about 20-30 minutes. Long Beach is a half-circle curves with the white clean sand. It's nice landscape and the most beautiful sunset in Koh Lipeh. There are many resorts and bungalows. Some are located on a slope where we can be cozy to see scenery. There are also restaurants, groceries, food shops, diving equipment rental and boat rental.

From Koh Lipeh, we can go to other islands in Koh Adang - Rawi easily. The islands are located in the short distances eg. Koh Adang, Koh Rawi, Koh Hin Ngam, Koh Ja Bang, and etc.

Koh Kret, Nonthaburi

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I went to Koh Kret, Nonthaburi (Kret Island) on last weekend. I not only found the craft pottery but also visited the antique temples and had various delicious foods. I had a fun, gained the knowledge and enjoyed eating in one trip.
On the above photo, The short bell-shaped chedi as Mu Tao relics design built by Mon people in the Ayutthaya period more than 200 years ago. This Mu Tao chedi can be considered as the symbol of Kho Kret.

 

Travel easily by getting on the bus no. 104, 52 or 166. Get off at Pak Kret waterside (Thana Pak Kret). Then, go to Sanam Nuea temple (Wat Sanam Nuea) by walking into the alley adjacent to the Lotus. Or, get on Three-wheeler at the entrance to alley. (above right photo). At Wat Sanam Nuea, get on the boat to Koh Kret. The boat fee is 2 baht. On above left photo, Mu Tao chedi is viewed from the boat.

A dog also gets on the boat.  

Paramaiyikawatworawihan Temple (Wat Paramaiyikawat)

Then, we ashore at Wat Paramaiyikawat, Koh Kret. The original name of Wat Paramaiyikawat is "Wat Pak Aow". It has been ancient temple of Mon people since 200 years ago.

Maha Raman Chedi in Wat Paramaiyikawat. King Rama 5 came to contain the relics at Maha Raman Chedi.

In the church of Wat Paramaiyikawat, there are murals in the reign of King Rama 5 period.

One of the murals

"Thai Nitasns Hall Pottery, King Rama 5 the museum" in Wat Paramaiyikawat is opened everyday. On Monday - Friday open 1.00 P.M. - 4.00 P.M. On Saturday - Sunday open 9.00 A.M. - 5.00 P.M. 

Principle Buddha image in Wat Paramaiyikawat.

The giant guards the church door like Thai temple concept.

Scenery around Wat Paramaiyikawat area.

 

Wat Paramaiyikawat, there are also pottery shops, food shops, dessert shops and etc.

 

 A pig lives in Wat Paramaiyikawat.

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Koh Kret (Handicrafts, goods & foods)

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From Wat Paramaiyikawat, we can go around the island by turning left or turning right out of temple. To walk or ride a bike. Up to you. There are bicycles for rent. I ride all day at 40 baht. If you choose to walk, distance may be a long way.

Along the way, there are various shops eg. handicraft pottery shops.

Decoration accessories and the dolls have a wide selection.

The foods here.

One of local food, Raman "rice in ice water" has to be tasted.

Isan Grilled sausage.

Fried fish patty with Alpinia nigra (Alpinia nigra is local food of Mon people).

Kanom Dok Jok, traditional Thai dessert.

Snakeskin gourami and the big fish eggs.

Traditional ice-cream at only 3 baht.

 Portrait shop.

 Spa's also here.

This spa is Thai Massage career support center of Koh Kret located nearby Wat Soa Tong Thong.

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Koh Kret (Temples)

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Wat Pai Lom

There are many temples around the island. From Wat Paramaiyikawat, I walk to the left (Counter-clockwise). Wat Pai Lom is the first temple that I reach.

 Phra Raman Chedi (Reproduced Shwedagon Pagoda) is enshrined at Wat Pai Lom.

Wat Soa Tong Thong

I later found Wat Soa Tong Thong.

200 years old Young tree (Dipterocarpus alatus), two cork hair children Shrine and Takianthong Shrine are in Wat Soa Tong Thong

Wat Sao Thong Thong with ancient pagoda.

Wat Chan

 Later, Wat Chan.

Wat Sala Kun

From Wat Chan, I walk along the way until reach Wat Sala Kun.

Wat Chimplee

Wat Chimplee is the old temple in Ayutthaya period.

Buddha image, the attitude of subduing Mara in the middle of Ayutthaya period

enshrined at the chapel of Wat Chimplee.

Left and right doors of the chapel is a beautiful angel motifs

The Pagoda is very beautiful and unique constructed in the shape of a junk boat. Inside of Pagoda has been kept 3 important things of the Buddha i.e.
Fabric wrapped the head, the hair and the right fang.

Chinese statue guards the temple door, similar to Wat Pho.

Walking out Wat Chimplee, I go on along the way to return Wat Paramaiyikawat.

Furthermore, there are other temples in Koh Kret that are not mentioned i.e. Wat Yai Swang Arom, Wat Klang Kret,  Wat Cheing Len, Wat Tha It and Wat Saengsiri Dham.

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