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Watch: Bangkok locals create floating market during floods

Watch: Bangkok locals create floating market during floods

Summary

Heavy rains caused flooding in Bangkok, turning a street near a shopping mall into a flooded area. Locals adapted by creating a floating market, selling goods from boats and floating platforms while buyers navigated the waters to shop.

Key Facts

  • Bangkok experienced heavy rains leading to widespread flooding.
  • The Thai government declared Bangkok a disaster-affected zone.
  • A flooded street in front of a shopping mall became a temporary floating market.
  • Sellers used boats, floating platforms, and foam boxes to display produce.
  • Buyers moved through the market by walking in the water or paddling small boats.
  • Items sold included fish and vegetables.
  • The floating market was an improvised local response to the flooding situation.
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