Flood Season Returns to Koh Kret  Life  Goes on, Thailand - video Dailymotion

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#KohKret #ThailandFlood #ChaoPhrayaRiver #ThaiCulture #FloodSeason #ThailandTravel Every year, the flood season returns to Koh Kret, a small island in the Chao Phraya River near Bangkok, Thailand. After heavy rains, the water rises in the evening, flooding walkways and the ground floors of homes — yet life continues as usual. The people of Koh Kret have adapted to the seasonal floods, living in houses built higher off the ground and maintaining their traditions with strength and resilience.  In this video, witness the beauty and challenges of daily life during the flood season on Koh Kret. From floating shops and pottery villages to peaceful riverside views, this is a story of survival, community, and hope. Koh Kret welcomes more visitors to support its economy, preserve its heritage, and help locals build stronger, safer homes for the future.

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00:04They are the ones that are in their homes.

00:12We have a lot of food.

00:18We have a lot of food.

00:22We have a lot of food.

00:26Kho Kret is a small island in the Chao Phraya River, just north of Bangkok, Thailand.

00:48It's known as a settlement of the Mon people, whose famed terracotta is on display in the

00:54Kwan Aman Museum.

00:56This traditional earthenware is still produced in potteries along the river.

01:01On the northeastern tip of the island, Wat Koramai Yekwat is an important Buddhist temple,

01:07featuring a reclining Buddha and a leaning stupa.

01:14Every year, as the monsoon clouds gather and the rains pour across Thailand, the island

01:20of Kho Kret faces a familiar challenge.

01:24The Chao Phraya River swells with water, spilling gently over its banks.

01:29By 6pm, as the sun begins to set, the island's walkways and courtnards slowly disappear beneath

01:37the rising tide.

01:38But for the people of Kho Kret, this is nothing new.

01:42They've lived with the rhythm of the river for generations.

01:45When the water comes, life simply shifts a little higher.

01:49Those here are built on stilts, some with wooden stairs that lead up to dry, safe living spaces.

01:56The ground floors, often used for storage or small shops, become temporary lakes.

02:02Despite the inconvenience, life goes on.

02:06Locals still smile.

02:07Meanwhile, the aroma of mon desserts and pottery workshops still fills the air, and children

02:13still play along the raised walkways.

02:15It's a reminder of how resilient and adaptable the community truly is.

02:22This beautiful island, rich in culture and tradition, could use a helping hand.

02:28Each visitor who comes to Kho Kret helps support the local economy, from buying handmade pottery

02:34to enjoying traditional Thai food by the river.

02:37More visitors means stronger homes, safer families, and a brighter future for everyone who calls

02:44Kho Kret home.

02:45So, the next time the rains fall and the river rises, remember, on Kho Kret, the water might

02:52come, but the spirit of the people never sinks.

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