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Take a Boat to Koh Kret Island

Overview

Koh Kret is located near Bangkok city in the northern part; it is actually a small manmade island on the river Chao Phraya in the Nonthaburi Province. The people living in this village are traditional Mon community; they lead a simple and peaceful life. It is a pottery village and the island has traditional Thai houses, temples and pottery shops. Tourists will love to have a local experience.

What are the activities you can do here?

  • Tourists can rent a bicycle here and cycle around the lanes of this island village, visiting temples, pottery shops and passing through traditional Thai style village houses.
  • Tourists can engage in watching pottery making and can also purchase the unique pottery designed items.
  • Visit the temples like Wat Poramai Yikawat that is famous for the Mon-style and reclining Buddha statues.
  • For the food lovers can try eating the traditional Mon-community food like fresh fish dishes, rice flour desserts, local drinks, etc.

How to reach for boat ride to Koh Kret Island?

By Bus: You will have to take the bus number 166 in Bangkok city from Victory Monument to Pak Kret Pier; from here you have to take the ferry to Koh Kret Island.
By Taxi: Tourist can take a taxi to Pak Kret Pier from any part of Bangkok city which will take around 45 minutes to reach. From here, you will have to take a ferry ride to Koh Kret Island.

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