Popular Post webfact Posted October 7, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2021 People eat food at a flooded restaurant, where patrons stand up from their tables every time the waves come in, on a river bank in Nonthaburi near Bangkok, Thailand, October 7, 2021. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun By Juarawee Kittisilpa NONTHABURI, Thailand (Reuters) - Riverside restaurant owner Titiporn Jutimanon was convinced a bout of flooding in Thailand could be the end of a business already struggling from the pandemic. But with the rising tide of the Chao Phraya river this week came an unexpected opportunity. Instead of closing for the floods, Titiporn's eatery is making waves in Thailand, staying open for customers who are revelling in shin-deep dining, and the thrill of avoiding the rush of water set off as boats go by. "Customers absolutely love the waves," said Titiporn, who runs the Chao Phraya Antique Cafe in Nonthaburi, north of Bangkok. "What I thought would be a crisis turned into an opportunity." Videos have gone viral on social media of customers sitting on drenched chairs, taking mouthfuls of food as long-tail boats buzz by, then moving out of the way as waves hit. About 30 northern and central provinces have been hit by flooding in recent weeks, raising levels of the famous river that flows through Bangkok. Titiporn's business was forced to close during COVID-19 lockdowns, but she's glad she decided to brave the floods. "Not only do they love the atmosphere and the barbecue pork and the view of the sunset ... the flood became an additional unique factor," she said. "I feel so lucky that the customers love it, the flood wasn't a challenge for them to come." Customers cheer and laugh as their wooden stools are knocked over by the water that breaches the restaurant. It holds two sittings each day for diners to enjoy the experience when the water levels are highest. "It's a fun challenge - you don't know if you'll get washed away somewhere while eating," joked customer Jetdanai Boonrod, 30. (Reporting by Juarawee Kittisilpa; Writing by Martin Petty; Editing by Giles Elgood) -- © Copyright Reuters 2021-10-08 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 5 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lujanit Posted October 7, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2021 Hard to imagine enjoying a flood if you were here in the flood of 2011. Chaos for six weeks and the aftermath was soul destroying. Maybe people just choose to forget. I can't. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardColeman Posted October 7, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2021 Wonder if it would be so popular if near a crocodile farm ? 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gottfrid Posted October 7, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2021 Yeah, yeah, never mind the health concerns and safety risks. 5 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LeatFingies Posted October 7, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2021 7 minutes ago, Gottfrid said: Yeah, yeah, never mind the health concerns and safety risks. I bet you’re fun at parties. 7 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gottfrid Posted October 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 8, 2021 1 hour ago, LeatFingies said: I bet you’re fun at parties. Yes, I am! However, I fail to see the relevance. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LarrySR Posted October 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 8, 2021 Monitor Lizards lurk at the waters edge up and down the waterways in Bangkok. No way would I be sitting there. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stargeezr Posted October 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 8, 2021 Considering all the stuff in the water that affects your body, I am surprised by all the people in the picture, but then they maybe do not know what is causing those worm like things under their skin, like the tap worms etc. yup only in Thailand. Geezer 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tropicalevo Posted October 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 8, 2021 57 minutes ago, LarrySR said: Monitor Lizards lurk at the waters edge up and down the waterways in Bangkok. No way would I be sitting there. Monitor lizards are a lot less dangerous than soi dogs. 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JonnyF Posted October 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 8, 2021 Must be great tucking into a sausage as a massive turd floats past your knees. 4 1 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Been there done that, not the turd. My Bangkok mates had super last Saturday ankle deep in water. Has been knee deep before. Just adds to the occasion and the memories. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post khaowong1 Posted October 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 8, 2021 Oh look, a croc just grabbed grandma Nong, pass me more noodles please. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mfd101 Posted October 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 8, 2021 Hepatitis outbreak to follow. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post curtklay Posted October 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 8, 2021 Stupidity beyond words. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SiSePuede419 Posted October 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 8, 2021 I hope they have a sink where you can wash your hands before you eat. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpcoe Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 2 hours ago, LarrySR said: Monitor Lizards lurk at the waters edge up and down the waterways in Bangkok. No way would I be sitting there. Remember the (green?) mambas that were released into the flood waters last time? Wonder if they're still around, too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LarrySR Posted October 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 8, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, VocalNeal said: Been there done that, not the turd. My Bangkok mates had super last Saturday ankle deep in water. Has been knee deep before. Just adds to the occasion and the memories. Yea, memories…. reminiscing about that good old staph infection or the time a monitor lizard chewed off grandmas foot. But the noodle soup was awesome. Those were the days. Edited October 8, 2021 by LarrySR 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RafPinto Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Try this in Pattaya. You will have a few brown sausages swimming around you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofarnorth Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Great stuff. About 50 years ago we did odd things when a mini crisis arose. In Sussex the local brew house was inundated with water , no one could get in to stop the malt from malting. The Grenadier Arms was selling very dark beer for a week or two , so muchh better than the filtered river water called lager we get here. I only found out yesterday beer is made with hops ale is not. I need a ride out .................................. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, LarrySR said: Monitor Lizards lurk at the waters edge up and down the waterways in Bangkok. No way would I be sitting there. .. there be Dragons there, ... per ancient mariner maps, ???? Edited October 8, 2021 by cobra 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Eric Loh Posted October 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 8, 2021 Making good of a bad situation. Thumbs up ???? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, LarrySR said: Yea, memories…. reminiscing about that good old staph infection or the time a monitor lizard chewed off grandmas foot. But the noodle soup was awesome. Those were the days. Try flesh the eating stuff. But that was from a hotel shower? in Malaysia. Not me by the way. One of our mates fell into a septic tank. He went to hospital for attention and is still alive. If you live your life in fear of such minutia how do you have any fun? Edited October 8, 2021 by VocalNeal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilly07 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Beats having fish tanks to choose from and greatly increases the dish of the day variety- snakes lizards crocs piranha lillies etc and the fish playfully fighting with cats and dogs under your table. No need to sweep the floors after as the tide goes out and can raise prices to those of floating restaurant. Boats can pick you up at your table 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 6 hours ago, LarrySR said: Monitor Lizards lurk at the waters edge up and down the waterways in Bangkok. No way would I be sitting there. No worries. Hia today gone tomorrow.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post khunPer Posted October 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 8, 2021 In-water-dining is great...???? - I've tried it, it's cool....???? -Yes, it's me sitting in fur in the happy hippie era during "the summer of '69"...???? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 So having your toes bitten by a large Mekong catfish, or having leeches stuck to your legs doesn't worry them? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacovl46 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Par for the course in Venice, Italy numerous times a year. ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anant72 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 9 hours ago, LarrySR said: Monitor Lizards lurk at the waters edge up and down the waterways in Bangkok. No way would I be sitting there. Just…monitoring the situation: delicious morsel might come its way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 It was on BBC news today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeLurker Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 (edited) 12 hours ago, Gottfrid said: Yeah, yeah, never mind the health concerns and safety risks. Cellulitis Sepsis Necrotizing Fasciitis Whitmore Disease Staphylococcus Streppcoccus Edited October 8, 2021 by LongTimeLurker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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