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
Black and white magazine page featuring a large photo of a natural rock formation with an arch, clouds in the sky, and a woman in a backpack walking in a desert landscape with sparse vegetation. Text includes magazine title "POSITIVE," issue number 58, year 2024, and editors' names.

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 a photography exhibition by Laura Arum-Laats titled "Bangkok: elu veestedel" at the Keskraamatukogu in Academy 3 from October 4 to October 31, featuring a Buddhist monk in orange robes standing in front of gold and black decorative artwork.
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A large golden Buddha statue in the background overlooking a river with old, worn houses built on stilts along the water.
Waterside homes with colorful rooftops, boats on water, and people sitting outside on stilts.
A crocodile partially submerged in water near a concrete wall with moss and algae.
Two people in a small boat with a gas tank on a waterway, surrounded by lush green foliage and a wooden fence in the background.
A monk walking on a floating bridge near a water plant, wearing a face mask and orange robes.
Two children playing on a porch with a woman sitting at a table, surrounded by potted plants and household items.
A man in a baseball cap and casual clothing paddling a wooden boat along a waterway with a motor attached to the back, in front of a rustic house with plants and hanging decorations.
Three people on a small balcony or porch with potted plants over water, feeding fish in a pond.
Three traditional Thai masks with elaborate headdresses displayed against a dark background.
A floating house made of wood and corrugated metal, decorated with numerous potted plants, on a canal with trees in the background.
City street view taken from an elevated metro track, showing traffic, motorcycles, and buildings on both sides under cloudy skies.
A boat with five passengers, three children and two adults, is traveling along a waterway next to stilt houses. The houses are wooden and built on the water, with some decorated with hanging plants and people standing on the balcony. Overhead, there are power lines and birds perched on a wire, with a clear sky above.

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A tall, ornate temple with decorative tiles and sculptures, featuring stairs leading up to the entrance, under a partly cloudy sky.

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City street with cars, motorcycles, and a bus, under elevated metro tracks, with buildings and power lines on both sides.