Decided to visit Koh Kret which is located in Nonthaburi Province. Basically this is the closest island to Bangkok. However, don't expect any sand as this island is in the middle of the Chao Phraya River.
You take a short 2-3 minute ferry ride from the Sanam Nua pier. Be prepared to pay up to 1-2 baht for the ride.
Koh Kret is home to ethnic Mons whose ancestors set up ‘Kwarn Ar-marn’ (pottery village) on the Island after their capital was attacked by the Burmese. They make a blood-red, Mon-style pottery called ‘Hai’.
This guy is making 100 ashtrays for a customer.