A crisis that turned into a chance for this little restaurant!

Riverside eatery owner Titiporn Jutimanon was sure that the flood in Thailand would cause trouble for business until his customers truly surprised him.

Instead of being closed for the floods, Titiporn’s restaurant is making waves, staying open for customers who are reveling in the shin-deep dining, and the thrill of avoiding the rush of water set off as boats go by.

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

“Customers absolutely love the waves,” said Titiporn, who runs the Chao Phraya Antique Cafe in Nonthaburi, north of Bangkok.

Several 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.

Titiporn’s business was forced to close during Covid-19 lockdowns but is glad to face the floods.

“Not only do they love the atmosphere and the view of the sunset … the flood became an additional unique factor. I feel so lucky that the customers love it, the flood wasn’t a challenge for them to come,” she said.

Customers cheer 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.

Source: Agencies