Social-media post of baby croc in Bangkok canal has locals worried

By The Nation

 

 

People living on the banks of Khlong Prapa in Bangkok’s Prachachuen area are worried that the canal may have become a crocodile habitat after a baby croc was spotted swimming in the water.

 

Photographs of the little reptile posted on Facebook on Tuesday prompted locals to stand by the canal hoping to catch sight of the crocodile.

 

Residents have been warned against swimming in the canal as it may be dangerous.

 

Khlong Prapa runs through different parts of Bangkok such as Don Muang, Prachachuen and Tao Poon areas and also leads to the neighbouring provinces of Nonthaburi and Pathum Thani.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30396129

 

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Crocodiles were here before humans and they’ll be here long after we’ve gone.

19 minutes ago, RandolphGB said:

Crocodiles were here before humans and they’ll be here long after we’ve gone.

Lol, what does that have to do with anything?

7 minutes ago, lust said:

Lol, what does that have to do with anything?

Reality .

28 minutes ago, RandolphGB said:

Crocodiles were here before humans and they’ll be here long after we’ve gone.

Maybe not this one

I can see a grilled croc being enjoyed by someone in the near future

I have seen a couple of monitor lizards while walking along the Saen Saep canal, but two nights ago I saw people fishing in that canal. How could it be safe to eat something caught there? Maybe it's a sign of how bad the economy is getting.

Got about 10 years before needing to worry about this one, the monitor will probably have a snack before then anyway

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Residents have been warned against swimming in the canal as it may be dangerous.

Yep, and that's nothing to do with the croc.

2 hours ago, keith101 said:

Reality .

A man of few words you are.

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Residents have been warned against swimming in the canal as it may be dangerous.

Crocs would be the last of your worries.

Swimming in a Khlong. When takind a dip at Pattaya beach isn't hardcode enough.

6 hours ago, RandolphGB said:

Crocodiles were here before humans and they’ll be here long after we’ve gone.

Pretty much the concern of those locals I'd say.

6 hours ago, RandolphGB said:

Crocodiles were here before humans and they’ll be here long after we’ve gone.

And here's why....

Not all khlongs are equal in Thailand. Khlong Prapa is extra special. As I recall, no swimming, no fishing, no boats (except those of the water department), no Loy Krathong, no discharge and no dumping is allowed. Personally, I've only been around it in the Bang Khen, Lak Si areas, but I know it is a tap water source for Bangkok.