“Koh Peret Temple is a temple situated on the hill of Ko Prid. It stands out for its panoramic view of the Gulf of Thailand and houses a sacred Buddha image that locals deeply venerate.”
Koh Peret Temple, a popular spot for tourists to take pictures, the Gulf of Thailand, where we can see Koh Kwang. And a small fishing community on Peret Island On the way down to the temple, there is a pier. Tourists can charter a trip to nearby islands such as Koh Kwang.
The temple parking lot has a viewpoint. Take beautiful photos before continuing your journey. To the view point Pha Suk Niran and Pha Sunshine or Sky View Cafe, that's the main reason why tourists like to come here to park their cars and travel to the other two viewpoints 200-250 meters away.
Let's get to know the history of Koh Peret Temple. (As soon as he entered)
This temple was built in 1906 on this land. With an unidentified Phra Wiang from Ban Thammachat, Bang Kradan, Trat Province
1) The word "Koh Open" comes from the Khmer language, meaning "Kwang", written in Thai as Peret, read as open, but there is a sound of waiting for a boat in a Khmer accent.
2) Names of villages or districts come from Khmer and Chong languages.
3) The name of the language of the community and the Chinese people sailing on the merchant ships.
Tambon Koh Peret In the past, mainland Chinese sailed to trade and stay on the island. This bar is open sea. Therefore, the Chinese call it "open island" or another name that is "open island". It is assumed that Chinese residents built boat houses on the island and suffered from malaria and cholera. Many people fell ill and died. The rest of the people will escape from the open island, so it is called "Open Island".
How to Get There
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Travel to the Island: Head to the Laem Sing Pier or the Ban Koh Plerd Pierto catch a ferry across to Koh Plerd Island.
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Travel on the Island: Upon reaching Koh Plerd, you can hire a motorcycle taxi ชto travel to the temple, which is situated on the hill.
Travel Tips
- Best Visiting Season: The temple can be visited all year round, but the weather is best and the seas are calmest between November and April.
- Dress Code: As this is a sacred site, visitors should dress respectfully wear shirts with sleeves and trousers or skirts that cover the knees.
- Photography Tip: The temple's viewpoint is excellent for capturing sunrises or sunsets. A wide-angle lens is recommended to capture the panoramic sea view.
Admission Fee:
- no Admission Fee
Opening Hours:
- Open daily from approximately 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.