Pak Kret (Nonthaburi, Central Thailand)
Pak Kret (ปากเกร็ด) — Nonthaburi, Central Thailand · Población: 294,223 · 2 m.
Cómo Llegar y Transporte
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) & Don Mueang (DMK) · Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal (SRT Bangkok) (14 km). Compare SRT overnight sleeper berths from Krung Thep Aphiwat, domestic flights, and Lomprayah/Andaman ferries in our Thai Baht (฿ THB) calculators.
Top Sights & Landmarks
- Wat Phra That & Central Temple of Pak Kret
- Pak Kret Morning Fresh Market & Night Street Food Stalls
- Nonthaburi Cultural & Nature Heritage Trail
Local Food & Regional Thai Specialties
In Pak Kret (Bangkok & Central Plains), everyday dining revolves around morning Talad Sod fresh markets, made-to-order Tam Sang wok stalls, and evening night markets serving authentic Bangkok & Central Plains flavors. Expect made-to-order street dishes for ฿50–฿120 and sit-down regional mains for ฿120–฿280; say 'Phed Noi' for mild spice or 'Mai Sai Phong Churot' for no MSG.
- Pad Kra Pao Moo Krob Khai Dao (ผัดกะเพราหมูกรอบไข่ดาว) (฿60–฿120) — Crispy pork belly stir-fried at roaring heat with holy basil, bird's-eye chilies, garlic, and fish sauce over jasmine rice, crowned with a lacy crispy-edged duck egg.
- Tom Yum Goong Nam Khon (ต้มยำกุ้งน้ำข้น) (฿180–฿380) — Chao Phraya river prawns simmered with galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, roasted chili jam (Nam Prik Pao), and creamy evaporated milk.
- Kuay Teow Ruea — Ayutthaya & Victory Monument Boat Noodles (ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเรือ) (฿20–฿65) — Rich dark star-anise pork or beef broth served in small canal-boat bowls with morning glory and crispy pork rinds.
- Khao Niao Mamuang — Mango Sticky Rice (ข้าวเหนียวมะม่วง) (฿80–฿160) — Honey-sweet Nam Dok Mai mango alongside warm coconut-infused glutinous rice and toasted mung beans.
Visit the morning Talad Sod and evening street-food night market in central Pak Kret; carry ฿20–฿100 notes or scan PromptPay QR, and ask for 'Phed Noi' (mild spicy) or 'Waan Noi' (less sweet for iced tea).