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Bangkok- Sinking and Rising

Posted on May 18, 2011 by faranginbangkok

A Thai friend told me that Bangkok sinks 1/2″ each month, yet grows 1″ each month. This is part joke and part fact- Bangkok largely sits on water with “klongs” or canals everywhere; it is said that Bangkok is sinking … Continue reading →

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