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Don't Miss
Wat Poramai Yikawat
Wat Poramai Yikawat
(Ko Kret; admission free; 9am-5pm)
, across from Ko Kret's main pier,
has a Mon-style marble Buddha and a
museum
(Wat Poramai Yikawat, Ko Kret; admission free;
1-4pm Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Sat & Sun)
with religious objects and exhibits on local pottery. But the
temple's most famous landmark is undoubtedly the 200-year-old leaning stupa that juts
out from the island's northeastern corner.
Pottery
Ko Kret is known for its hand-thrown terracotta pots, sold at markets throughout
Bangkok; order an iced coffee from just about any vendor on the island and you'll get a
small one as a souvenir. From Wat Poramai Yikawat, go in either direction to find both
abandoned kilns and working pottery centres on the east and north coasts.
Touring the Island
A 6km paved path circles Ko Kret, and can be easily completed on foot or by bicycle, the
latter available for rent from the pier (40B per day). Alternatively, it's possible to charter a
boat for up to 10 people for 500B; the typical island tour stops at a batik workshop, a
sweets factory and on weekends a floating market.
dmission free
166 & cross-river ferry from Wat Sanam Neua
Top Tips
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Ko Kret can be horribly crowded on weekends; arrive on a weekday instead. There are fewer eating and shop-
ping options, but you'll have the place to yourself.
Take a Break
The northern coast of Ko Kret is home to a row of open-air restaurants, many serving
khâw châa
, an unusual but
delicious Mon dish of savoury tit-bits served with chilled fragrant rice.
Pa Ka Lung
(Restaurant Rever Side; Ko
