Moving Swiftly on the Mekong
Another video from the fine folks at Uncornered Market. This one shows some interesting views of river life in Thailand, including a floating market and riverside houses. This is not a tourist area or a place created for show. This is real-life stuff – a view into everyday life on the river. The water is dirty and the people are often poor.
My own time in klongs and on rivers in Thailand showed me that the same source is used for numerous purposes – cleaning, laundry, toilet and bathing. It made me appreciate my own water supply and the fact that it is separate from the sewer and septic systems. Take a look:
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