Ko Koet (Thai: เกาะเกิด, pronounced [kɔ̀ʔ kɤ̀ːt]) is an island in the Chao Phraya River in the area of Bang Pa-in district, southern part of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province, central Thailand.
History edit
Ko Koet was formed from the Chao Phraya River that flows through it and blowing the sediment to accumulate for a long time, until it formed an island in the middle of the river. Hence the name Ko Koet, which means "formed island".[1]
Geography edit
The area is plain with rivers emptying through it.
Neighbouring places are (from the north clockwise): Ban Phlap in its district, Bang Krasan in its district, and Sanam Chai in Bang Sai district, respectively.
It is about 13 km (8.1 mi) from the district office.[1]
Administration edit
Ko Koet is a tambon (sub-district) of Bang Pa-in district.
The tambon is administered by the Subdistrict Administrative Organization (SAO) Kho Koet (องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลเกาะเกิด).
Economy edit
Most of the residents have a career in fruit farming. Tourism is one of the main sources of income here, now it has been promoted to a cultural tourism destination and learn about the way of life of the community. There are accommodations in form of homestay for visitors.[2]
Places edit
- Arts of Kingdom Museum
- Wat Phaya Yat
- Wat Choeng Tha
Local products edit
- Thai herbal pills
- Mi krop (crisp noodles)
- Thai sweets[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c "ข้อมูลตำบลเกาะเกิด อำเภอบางปะอิน พระนครศรีอยุธยา" [Information of Ko Koet sub-district, Bang Pa-in district, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya]. ThaiTambon.com (in Thai).
- ^ "Ko Koet Home-Stay". Go Ayutthaya. 2020-12-14. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
14°11′49″N 100°33′23″E / 14.196851°N 100.556389°E
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