Koh Kret was founded in the Thonburi era and is home to ethnic Mons whose ancestors set up ‘Kwarn Ar-marn’ (pottery village) on the Island after their capital was attacked by the Burmese. The island is famous for blood-red, Mon-style pottery called ‘Hai’ which is still made on the island today. The islanders’ produce is regarded as the most beautiful of all unglazed pottery available and is, of course, hand made. Visitors can attend demonstrations of craftsmen’s skills at the island’s earthenware museum.
Koh Kret’s museum is located near Wat Poramai-yikawat and has a number of interesting collections, including a ground floor exhibition of pottery made by the islanders. Photos are permitted in the museum. A tourist boat runs around the island at the weekend.