We’d hardly stepped off the boat before stumbling on tort man pla, or savoury fried fish cakes with hints of curry, lemongrass, fingerroot and chilli plus deep fried kaffir lime leaves served on the side. Though the squishy bite-size cakes are popular throughout Thailand, the Mon of Ko Kret are known to produce particularly tasty ones that rely on locally grown ingredients. Along with a side of sweet and sour chilli sauce, a bulging bag cost us just 30 baht.