Arab Weather - Passengers of a tourist yacht on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok witnessed terrifying moments due to the rising water levels resulting from continuous rains, which put them in a dangerous situation. A video clip, published by a Chinese tourist and widely circulated, achieved great interaction as it shows passengers quickly bending to avoid colliding with a bridge while the boat passed under it.
The video has received more than 1.1 million likes and 1,000 comments, and has been shared by local news platforms on Instagram, with the tourists' faces looking tense as they urgently duck into the rising waters.
The incident has raised safety concerns, prompting authorities to step up monitoring of the river. They have also urged residents and tourists to exercise caution when traveling in the area and follow boat safety guidelines. The Chao Phraya River is a vital artery for Bangkok and a reflection of its culture and history, but recent rains have renewed concerns about the challenges that could arise from rising water levels, in a stark reminder of the unpredictable power of nature.
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