Koh Kret, Thailand | Spend a lazy afternoon on the Chao Phraya River

| Spend a lazy afternoon on the Chao Phraya River.🇹🇭 Aside from the rainy season, Thailand is mostly hot, is there any place that is refreshing, interesting, niche, and suitable for relaxation? The answer is: Koh Kret 🏝️ Koh Kret is not actually a sea island, but a small island surrounded by the Chao Phraya River, located next to Bangkok in Nonthaburi Province. The residents of Koh Kret are mostly descendants of the Mon people from Myanmar, and it is easy to feel an authentic and tranquil afternoon that is distinctly different from ordinary Thai towns. 🔆Recommended activities: 1⃣ Taste different cuisines. There are Thai snacks as well as rare Burmese snacks, foodies can eat all day here; 2⃣ Visit ancient temples. There is a Burmese-style leaning tower here, which has been slowly tilting due to the constant erosion of its foundation by the Chao Phraya River. It is said to be very efficacious, and many Thais come here to pray for blessings; 3⃣ Make your own pottery. Koh Kret is also known as the 'Ceramic Island', with many pottery studios where you can buy your favorite handmade pottery or experience making it yourself, which is also great for parent-child activities; 4⃣ Enjoy the breeze by the river. The most attractive part here is the alleys leading to the Chao Phraya River, with many snack spots and restaurants by the river. Listening to the sound of the water, feeling the breeze, and tasting delicious food is incredibly pleasant. ⛴️Transportation: Public transportation 1⃣ Take the MRT to Phra nang klao bridge station 2⃣ Take a taxi to Wat Sanam Nuea วัดสนามเหนือ (temple) 3⃣ Walk to the pier and take the ferry, the boat ticket is 2 Thai baht per person, and it takes 5 minutes to get to the island. 🏍️Transportation on the island: 1⃣ Walking 2⃣ Bicycle🚲 (40-50 Thai baht per day) 🙏Usage tips: 1⃣ The weekends are the busiest, and the food stalls are also mostly out on the weekends, but they start packing up around 3 pm, so foodies should definitely get there early 2⃣ It's best to book the positions by the river in advance, as these spots are in high demand.