Wat Paramaiyikawat, Buddhist temple on Ko Kret island, Thailand
Wat Paramaiyikawat is a Buddhist temple on Ko Kret island featuring traditional Thai architectural elements with decorated roofs and a white pagoda built in Mon style. The complex sits integrated within the island community and includes multiple structures with ornate details.
The temple was founded during the reign of King Rama III and underwent major restoration work under King Chulalongkorn in the later 19th century. These restorations shaped much of its current form and preserved its architectural character.
The temple serves as a center for preserving Mon cultural practices on the island, where traditional prayers and ancient scripts remain part of daily monastic life. Visitors can observe these living traditions being carried out by the resident monks.
The temple is reached by wooden boats from the mainland at Pak Kret, with regular ferry services operating throughout the day. The best time to visit is during cooler months when the river crossing is more comfortable.
The temple's Phra Chedi Mutao pagoda has leaned to one side since 1891 due to river bank erosion and has become a recognized symbol of Ko Kret. This slow tilting over more than a century makes it an unexpected feature visitors notice.
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