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Slipping through time, imagine Khlong Klang Kret in 1722. Not an island yet, but a bend in the Chao Phraya River. King Thaisa, seeking a faster trade route, ordered a canal dug. 10,000 men toiled for over a month. They carved the Om Kret canal, a shortcut bypassing the Khlong Klang Kret meander. Khlong Klang Kret slowly transformed. The canal widened with erosion. The river claimed the canal as its own. And so, Khlong Klang Kret became an island, Koh Kret. This island, born from a king’s ambition, became a haven. Mon people, fleeing conflict, found refuge on Koh Kret. They brought their pottery skills, shaping the island’s identity. Today, visitors to Koh Kret can witness this living history. Explore the pottery workshops. See the kilns firing the distinctive Mon ceramics. You can even try your hand at crafting your own pot. Khlong Klang Kret, a testament to human ingenuity and the enduring power of culture.

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