Ko Kred – The artificial island in Bangkok

Just a few miles out of northern Bangkok, and you have just about reached Ko Kred Island, the artificial island constructed almost 300 years ago along the Chao Phraya River. This “treasure” of Bangkok is just a 10 kilometer square island with no cars but occasional bikes and bicycles…….a sheer delight for the people dwelling in big cities so strangled by the motor vehicles!

Once you have reached Ko Kred via small ferries or the Chaophraya River Express Boat, you step back into a Thailand of 50 years ago. As you wander around the island you will pass orchards and other farms. The typical looking villagers will make you forget the fashionable crowd of Bangkok or Pattaya!

The scattered population of the Ko Kred island thrives on pottery. The rich clay soil provides an ideal medium for the red terracotta earthenware pots and water containers. After making exquisite pots for years as a means of living, the potters have now turned their attention to the tourists who visit the island and are ready to pay generously for their unique creations!

On your way to this small yet stunning island, try the following:

* Joe Louis Theater
* Big tree temple
* Wat Poramai Yikawas or Wat Mon

But if you are not willing to hit any of these places, just take a stroll down the by lanes and enjoy the setting sun. Another option is cruising around the island to see the peaceful life of the locals. For the more adventurous ones, a bicycle ride at a reasonable cost would be most appropriate!