Bangkok: Life Along the Canals

“A colorful boat rushes noisily through the stagnant canal water. We´ve let a random boatman talk us into it shortly after arriving in Bangkok, and soon my attention is drawn to life along the klongs, where wealth and powerty exist side by side. Crumbling huts breathe near glorious temple structures, as if waiting for the fateful wake water of the river taxi to pull them into the canal. Life along the waterways is dynamic and inviting. ”
— Laura
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Our story about life on the canals of Bangkok was published in the autumn 2024 issue of the photo magazine Positiiv.

On Thursday, October 3rd, Laura and Kudres shared their reflections on Bangkok in the main hall of Pärnu Central Library.

The photo exhibition BANGKOK: LIFE BESIDE THE KLONGS will be traveling through libraries across Estonia from October 2024 to December 2026.

This captivating showcase invites visitors to explore the unique culture, traditions, and daily life along Bangkok's iconic waterways, offering a glimpse into a world shaped by its close relationship with water. Don't miss the opportunity to experience this journey through photographs and stories as it visits a library near you!

A poster advertising an event about Buddhist monk Laura Arum-Laäts in Bangkok, featuring a photo of a monk in orange robes with shaved head and glasses, standing in front of traditional Thai art. The event runs from October 4th to October 31st, with opening at 5:00 PM, at Akademia 3, and includes a photo exhibition and a discussion. The Instagram handle @ursuladake is at the bottom.
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Waterside shanty houses with laundry hanging outside, and a large golden Buddha statue in the background.
Traditional Thai houses and shops built over water along a canal, with people sitting on the decks and a boat sailing by.
A crocodile or alligator partially submerged in water near a concrete wall covered with moss or algae.
Two people on a boat in a canal, surrounded by greenery and a white wooden fence; one person is standing and wearing a conical hat, the other is sitting with a hooded jacket.
A person dressed as a monk, wearing an orange robe and a face mask, walking on a rusty metal bridge above water, with industrial pipes and equipment in the background.
Children sitting outdoors on a wooden deck, smiling and waving at the camera, with a woman sitting at a table beside them, surrounded by potted plants and decorative items.
An elderly man paddling a wooden boat with an outboard motor, near a house with plants and decorative items on the porch.
People interacting on a wooden balcony filled with plants, overlooking a body of water with fish.
Three traditional Thai theatrical masks with intricate golden decorations and vivid colors against a dark background.
A house on stilts over water, with potted plants and greenery, surrounded by trees.
Urban street scene with elevated train tracks overhead, busy traffic including cars, motorcycles, and a bus on a rainy day, buildings on both sides, and electrical wires crisscrossing the street.
A boat with five people sailing on a canal in front of houses built on stilts.

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A majestic white temple with intricate floral and geometric designs, featuring a central staircase leading to the top, set against a cloudy sky.

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City street scene with multiple lanes of traffic, motorcycles, and an orange bus, under a large concrete elevated train or metro railway track, with buildings and signs on either side.