A Slice of Life Along Bangkok's Canals- Guest Video

 Canal, Bangkok Thailand

Canal, Bangkok Thailand

Bangkok, because of its canals, has been called the Venice of the East.  Although many of these canals, or khlongs in the Thai language, were drained or filled to prevent cholera or to become roads, those that do remain reveal interesting slices of a gone-by life.  Unfortunately, all of Bangkok's waterways, including these canals, are badly polluted and caution must be taken not to fall in any of them. This, for foreigners, would necessitate a trip to the hospital for immediate antibiotic therapy.  Luckily,  locals acquire greater immunity to the pathogens in the water. 

This short video, done by my husband, gives a glimpse at life along the canals.