The island of Koh Kret is located on the Chao Phraya River, north of Bangkok. It was formed in the 18th century when a canal was dug to shorten a bend in the river. Over time, the current transformed this area into an island.
Koh Kret is known for being mainly inhabited by the Mon community, a people originally from Myanmar who settled in the region several centuries ago. The inhabitants developed a way of life closely connected to the river. Houses are often built on stilts to adapt to changes in the water level, and some traditional activities, such as handmade pottery, are still part of daily life.
This photographic reportage shows the landscapes of the island, the architecture of the houses, and the everyday life of its inhabitants. Through these images, the project aims to document a place shaped by its history and by the relationship between the community and the river.
The project also highlights issues related to rising water levels and riverbank erosion, which threaten some homes and gradually change the island’s landscape.
