Koh Kret, Nonthaburi Pay a visit to Koh Kret in the middle of the Chao Phraya River and get to know the Mon lifestyle and culture.
Pay a visit to Koh Kret in the middle of the Chao Phraya River and get to know the Mon lifestyle and culture. Koh Kret is considered a unique cultural attraction near Bangkok. The area enclosed by the Chao Phraya River is situated in the province of Nonthaburi. The Mon have conservatively followed the same lifestyle and culture until the present day.
Highlights of Koh Kret include Wat Poramai Yikawat, the main temple on the island. Within the monastery sits a Mon style pagoda built according to the model in the capital city of Hongsawadee. Take a leisure walk around the island to experience unique Mon lifestyle and tradition. You can enjoy the art of pottery and Koh Kret’s signature earthenware. A demonstration showing the making of the elaborate pottery can be seen at Kwan Arman, the Mon cultural center that displays ancient earthenware and other utensils. Visitors can admire the molding and pottering skills of most households as their main livelihood.