Bangkok duo buy kayak and paddle home as floods block roads
BANGKOK — 26 September 2026, Two Bangkok residents have gone viral after turning to an unconventional solution when flooding made it difficult to drive home, buying a kayak and paddling through the flooded streets. A TikTok user posted a video on 26 September showing the pair using a kayak to make their way home amid […] The post Bangkok duo buy kayak and paddle home as floods block roads…
On 26 September 2026, a couple in Bangkok made headlines after utilizing a kayak to navigate through flooded streets to return home. A TikTok user captured the unusual scene and shared the video online, which promptly gained widespread attention. The video showcased the residents skillfully paddling through the flooded roads, eliciting amusement and curiosity from viewers.
Some commenters playfully suggested the couple had "solved problems with money," while others commended their quick adaptation to the situation, likening their actions to a regular part of life in Bangkok. Comparisons were made to a similar incident following the Bangkok earthquake last year, when a young man reportedly purchased a motorcycle to navigate the traffic congestion caused by the disaster. The news of the Bangkok duo kayaking home first appeared on Khaosod English.
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