Land Ends, by Andri Tambunan

IPA 22/12/2011 Photography, PROJECTS 11 Comments

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Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra told the crisis had now reached a critical point for Bangkok. The Chao Phraya River is already at record high level in places and many parts of the capital could be in danger by the weekend.///The Rising water level is threatening Wat Phra Kaew or Emerald Buddha.

More Bangkok residents flee as the river level is predicted to rise over the weekend. 1.2 billion cubic meters of northern runoff, about the volume of 480,000 Olympic pools, is expected to arrive in Bangkok along with the arrival of high tides.///Buddhist monks start their alms round in the morning as the water level rises.

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Though central Bangkok escaped the threat of imminent flooding with very little damage much of northern part of Thailand is still under water. Despite the dire circumstances, the people there still continue to live their daily lives.///A driver shines a floodlight on a flooded freeway near Nonthaburi Province.

Though central Bangkok escaped the threat of imminent flooding with very little damage much of northern part of Thailand is still under water. Despite the dire circumstances, the people there still continue to live their daily lives.///Residents sit on top of a truck as it cruises on a flooded freeway.

Though central Bangkok escaped the threat of imminent flooding with very little damage much of northern part of Thailand is still under water. Despite the dire circumstances, the people there still continue to live their daily lives.///Residents wait for transportation in the middle of a flooded freeway near Nonthaburi province 45km North of Bangkok.

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Though central Bangkok escaped the threat of imminent flooding with very little damage much of northern part of Thailand is still under water. Despite the dire circumstances, the people there still continue to live their daily lives.///A resident of Lumpini Village in Nonthaburi province sits on top a wall of sandbags which prevented water from overwhelming their neighborhood.

More Bangkok residents flee as the river level is predicted to rise over the weekend. 1.2 billion cubic meters of northern runoff, about the volume of 480,000 Olympic pools, is expected to arrive in Bangkok along with the arrival of high tides.///Two young girls play in a flooded street of Sukhumvit 50 neighborhood inside the perimeter of Central Bangkok.

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Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra told the crisis had now reached a critical point for Bangkok. The Chao Phraya River is already at record high level in places and many parts of the capital could be in danger by the weekend.///A tattooed resident near Thammasat University floats on his back taking the time to enjoy the rising water level.

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Taken during Thailand’s worst flooding in six decades, these following photographs are a visual exploration of the encounter between land and water. As these two worlds collide, I wanted to show the adaptation of those caught in the middle to maintain and continue their daily lives.

Photographer: Andri Tambunan | Website: www.Andritambunan.com

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Liqui Liqui Foto
21/09/2012 at 7:03 pm

Fotoensayo "Land ends": La inundación más grande en Tailandia en 60 años en fotos de Andri Tambunan http://t.co/qOnxCl0t #Inspiración-LL

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ardinusw
02/02/2012 at 8:56 pm

wow, this is great

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boonsong
02/02/2012 at 2:45 pm

Photo Essay: Land Ends, by Andri Tambunan. http://t.co/5FlgGFMH

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Angelo Gian De Mesa
02/02/2012 at 1:32 pm

Photo Essay: Land Ends, by Andri Tambunan. http://t.co/5FlgGFMH

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Fredy Setyo Nugroho
02/02/2012 at 1:15 pm

*meluncurKEtkp RT @ardinusw http://t.co/iwg7SFwE menarik nih street photography-nya

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ardi nuswantoro
02/02/2012 at 1:10 pm

http://t.co/QoFw5GD9 menarik nih street photography-nya

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Satria A. Nugraha
02/02/2012 at 12:37 pm

RT @InvisPhotogAsia Photo Essay: Land Ends, by Andri Tambunan. http://t.co/0TU8XOqm

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Francisco Guerrero
02/02/2012 at 12:36 pm

Photo Essay: Land Ends, by Andri Tambunan. http://t.co/5FlgGFMH

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IPA
02/02/2012 at 12:35 pm

Photo Essay: Land Ends, by Andri Tambunan. http://t.co/5FlgGFMH

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Mayank
23/12/2011 at 12:04 am

This is outstanding piece of photojournalism.. I have friends in thailand and till i saw this, i had no idea how bad this is. thanks for sharing.

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