Ko Kret Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island in Chao Phraya river, Thailand
About Ko Kret
The island dates only to 1722, when 10,000 people were given shovels and put to work digging a canal to bypass a bend in the Om Kret branch of the Chao Phraya river. In a month and a half, the 12m wide by 3m deep canal was completed which cut journey times on the river significantly. The river responded to this shortcut by changing course completely, and over the years the canal has become the 30m wide and 10m deep main course of the river seen today. In 1757, Mon people fromsouthern Myanmarwere permitted to settle in areas around the Chao Phraya, including Ko Kret and adjacent Pak Kret. Due to laws at the time banning foreigners from farming, the Mon people used river clay to make traditional pottery. This same group dominates this area even today. They have retained a distinct identity i
Top Attractions in Ko Kret
Explore the best things to see and do in Ko Kret:
- ★Kwan Aman Pottery Museum
- ★Phra Wiharn
- ★Wat Chimpli Suttahawat
- ★Wat Phai Lom
- ★Wat Poramai Yikawat
- ★Wat Poramaiyikawat Museum
- ★Wat Sao Tong Thong
Where to Stay in Ko Kret
- 🏨Kho Ket Guesthouse
- 🏨Sipim's House
Ko Kret Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 9 sections including: