Ko Koet

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.

Riverside restaurant and the bridge, Ko Koet in 2025

History

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

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

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

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

• Arts of Kingdom Museum
• Wat Phaya Yat
• Wat Choeng Tha

Local products

• Thai herbal pills
• Mi krop (crisp noodles)
• Thai sweets^[1]