Name: Ko Kred Cowboy Bar
Cuisine: Snack
Address: Ko Kred
Tel: Nil
Open: -
Payment: Cash
Web: Nil
Remarks: -
Originally posted: April 2009
Last updated: -
Date visited: May 2008
Table for two: No detailsThe eatery ...
My verdict:
Recommended: Nil
In a nutshell
Likes:
> rustic and laid-back setting
Dislikes:
> Nil
Name: Ko Kred Kanom Jeen
Cuisine: Thai
Address: Ko Kred
Tel: Nil
Open: -
Payment: Cash
Web: Nil
Remarks: Kanom Jeen's Thai script - ขนมจีน
Originally posted: April 2009
Last updated: -
Date visited: May 2008
Kanom Jeen (ขนมจีน) is a kind of white round noodles. It is thicker than sen mee (เส้นหมี่) or what's similar to mee hoon (米粉) in Singapore. Jeen is Chinese in Thai language. Hence, Kanom Jeen is also sometimes translated as Chinese noodles/pasta.The eatery ...
I have a feeling that our Singapore's Peranakan Laksa is somehow related to Thai Kanom Jeen.
Table for two: No details
My verdict: To be honest, I haven't had much experience with Kanom Jeen. But the first impression of this riverside eatery gave was orderly and, to some extend, neat. My self-made dish was inviting, although the curries were really spicy.
Recommended: Nil
In a nutshell
Likes:
> Simple, unpretentious dining place by the river
> Fresh ingredients
Dislikes:
> Nil
Name: Ko Kred (Kred Island)
Remarks: -
Originally posted: April 2009
Last updated: -
Date visited: May 2008
Ko Kret is an inland island about 18km to the North of Bangkok. Because of its close proximity to the Capital, it is a popular destination for weekend getaway. On weekdays, this island is, otherwise, tame.
Many of the inhabitants on the island are of Mon origin. The main attractions on the island include Wat Poramai Yigawat and its iconic leaning Chedi, OTOP villages which serve to marvel the pottery skill and products. More details of this man-made island can be found on the Wiki links at the bottom of this page.
Getting there ...
1. By car - For this road trip, we were invited to join a local Thai friend and his partner for this weekend escapade. It took us approximately 45 minutes to arrive at Wat Sanam Nua where the river-crossing pier is adjacent to it.
2. By ferry - Alternatively, on weekends, there are package tours, originate from Central Pier, to Ko Kred conducted by ChaoPhraya Express Boat Company. Although weekday ferry services to Pak Kred are made available recently, the upstream trip is only available in the evening which makes an eventful day trip impossible. These trips are scheduled for the benefits of the island community who works in the city center. In any case, as mentioned earlier, I was told that the island is pretty much inactive on weekdays. Blogger ThaiTransit has more information on this newly added ferry service.
3. By cab - I reckon that it will probably cost the same amount to Ko Kred as to Suvarnabhumi International Airport.
At the near bank ...
1. The first picture is the Bell Tower of Wat Sanam Nua adjacent to the mainland jetty.
2. The congested pier.
3. The leaning Chedi of Wat Poramai Yigawat is clearly visible across the water on the RHS.
4. The last picture depicts the view of our landing pier across the river.
BODYholic, also known affectionately as moo ooan (a.k.a fat pig) by his little kratai noi (a.k.a little rabbit), has intense interests in Thai foods, traditional Thai architecture, coffee and cheesecakes. I've to add that I'm not a prolific blogger.
