TRIP TO KOH KRED  Travel by road to Pak Kred pier then boat trip around the Koh Kred, a tiny island in the Chao Phraya River, located in Nonthaburi Province, 10 kms north of Bangkok. A short stop will be made at Baan Kanom Thai (Thai dessert house) to see how the traditional Thai dessert is made.
Then walk through the narrow lane to the main market on the island. On the island live a community of craftmen famous for their distinctive style of pottery which dates back many centuries. The potteries are known for their fine, red-black glazed surface and intricate design. They are all hand-made piece-by-piece and you can see the process. Local products can also be purchased at the market.
People live on Koh Kret and nearby are the descendants of the Mon people, and they have managed to retain the skills of their forefathers.
Then transfer back to the hotel by road.
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