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People enjoy dinner at the Chaopraya Antique Cafe, as flood water from the Chao Phraya river surges into the restaurant.

Riverside restaurant owner Titiporn Jutimanon was convinced a bout of flooding in Thailand could be the end of a business already struggling from the pandemic.
But with the rising tide of the Chao Phraya river this week came an unexpected opportunity.
 
Instead of closing for the floods, Titiporn's eatery is making waves, staying open for customers who are reveling in shin-deep dining, and the thrill of avoiding the rush of water set off as boats go by.
 
"Customers absolutely love the waves," said Titiporn, who runs the Chao Phraya Antique Cafe in Nonthaburi, north of Bangkok.
 
Videos have gone viral on social media of customers sitting on drenched chairs, taking mouthfuls of food as long-tail boats buzz by, then moving out of the way as waves hit.
 
About 30 northern and central provinces have been hit by flooding in recent weeks, raising levels of the famous river that flows through Bangkok.
Titiporn's business was forced to close during Covid-19 lockdowns, but she's glad she decided to brave the floods.
 
"Not only do they love the atmosphere and the barbecue pork and the view of the sunset ... the flood became an additional unique factor," she said.
 
"I feel so lucky that the customers love it, the flood wasn't a challenge for them to come."
 
Customers cheer and laugh as their wooden stools are knocked over by the water that breaches the restaurant.
 
It holds two sittings each day for diners to enjoy the experience when the water levels are highest.
 
"It's a fun challenge -- you don't know if you'll get washed away somewhere while eating," joked customer Jetdanai Boonrod, 30.
 
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