Bangkok's commercial district is dry thanks in part to these giant pumps, which suck in the floodwater flowing down from the north of the city and disperse it via the city's canals.
Keeping Bangkok's commercial district dry —
Bangkok's commercial district is dry thanks in part to these giant pumps, which suck in the floodwater flowing down from the north of the city and disperse it via the city's canals.
For almost a month, a sea of filthy brown water has been seeping down into the capital from the north of the city.
Keeping Bangkok's commercial district dry —
For almost a month, a sea of filthy brown water has been seeping down into the capital from the north of the city.
The pumping stations are the front line in the fight to protect central Bangkok.
Keeping Bangkok's commercial district dry —
The pumping stations are the front line in the fight to protect central Bangkok.
City workers man the pump 24 hours a day, collecting vast amounts of stinking rubbish from the pumps.
Keeping Bangkok's commercial district dry —
City workers man the pump 24 hours a day, collecting vast amounts of stinking rubbish from the pumps.
Having lived with severe flooding for so long, some Thais have taken improvisation to a new level. This pick-up truck was adapted to act as a boat in water.
Keeping Bangkok's commercial district dry —
Having lived with severe flooding for so long, some Thais have taken improvisation to a new level. This pick-up truck was adapted to act as a boat in water.
The truck effortlessly moved out of the water and onto the road by raising the customized floats.
Keeping Bangkok's commercial district dry —
The truck effortlessly moved out of the water and onto the road by raising the customized floats.
For so many other people in Bangkok at the moment, it's a daily struggle to survive.
Keeping Bangkok's commercial district dry —
For so many other people in Bangkok at the moment, it's a daily struggle to survive.
The city's economy has been badly hit in areas beyond the protected central zone, with a number of businesses facing ruin.
Keeping Bangkok's commercial district dry —
The city's economy has been badly hit in areas beyond the protected central zone, with a number of businesses facing ruin.