In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the khlongs of Bangkok — the intricate network of canals that once made the city the 'Venice of the East'. They trace the water network from the days of King Chulalongkorn, when houses lined the canals and goods moved by boat, to the early twentieth century when roads and automobiles began to fill them in. Along the way, they discuss the Khlong Saen Saep canal, the floating markets, and the everyday life of the canal people, as well as the lasting impact of this watery past on modern Bangkok. It's a story of urban transformation, shifting economies, and a way of life that has all but disappeared, but whose echoes remain in the city's layout and culture.
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