How to get to Ko Kret from Sathorn Pier by Boat?

both replies are solid but another option if you're feeling adventurous is taking the blue flag tourist boat from sathorn up to bang phlu pier, it's a bit slower but runs more often and you get an audio guide about the river. from bang phlu it's a 10 minute walk to the klong boat pier that goes directly to ko kret, those local boats cost like 10 baht and come every 15 minutes or so. just check the blue flag schedule since they stop around 5pm instead of 6 like the orange boats, and the whole trip takes about an hour from sathorn depending on traffic.

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yeah the green yellow line is basically a commuter route so timing's a pain for a day trip. what I'd do instead is take the orange flag express boat from Sathorn up to Wat Sanam Nua pier, that's the closest stop to Ko Kret on the main river. from there it's like a 5 minute walk to the cross-river ferry that takes you right over to the island for like 4 baht. the orange boats run every 20-30 mins so you can just show up whenever, no schedule stress. just keep in mind the last orange boat back south from Wat Sanam Nua is around 6pm so don't get stuck on the island after dark

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honestly the green yellow ferry schedule is just for commuters so you're reading it right. you gotta take the regular Chao Phraya express boat to Nonthaburi pier then hop on a local khlong boat to Ko Kret from there. or just catch a taxi/van from the pier to Pak Kret market and take the short ferry across. way easier than trying to make the green yellow line work for a day trip.

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Krua Dok Mai Kao is solid but I've always found their som tam a bit tame on the pla ra. If you want the real funky version, try the shophouse spots along Soi Udomsuk 26, near the night market end. They pound it fresh with fermented fish that'll clear your sinuses, and it's like 60 baht. Different style from the On Nut places, more Lao-leaning.

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for som tam specifically i'd say the Isaan spots in Chatuchak are underrated, weekdays only though since the weekend crowd ruins the vibe. there's a stall near gate 2 that does tam pa with fermented bamboo shoots, super sour and funky, not something you see much in On Nut. if you're already heading north for Or Tor Kor anyway its worth the detour.

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honestly the som tam at Krua Dok Mai Kao is good but what got me hooked is their nam prik pla raa dip with the raw veggies, that funk hits way harder than the papaya does. think most people sleep on it cuz they just order the som tam and gai yang. also pro tip, go before noon on weekdays, after that teh pla ra gets milder cuz they batch it for the lunch rush

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