In the days of early exploration, Bangkok was known as the Venice of the East, a city built on a vast network of khlongs (canals) that served as its main arteries for transport, trade, and daily life. Today, that title is little more than a historical footnote. The khlongs, once vital to the city's identity, have largely been replaced by roads, expressways, and towering developments. Bangkok is no longer a water-based city, but remnants of its past still exist, hidden in the margins, clinging to the waterways that remain.

Venice of the East is a documentary photography project that explores these last pockets of khlong-based life. It tells the stories of the people who continue to live along these canals, navigating a world where tradition meets the encroachment of modernity. From stilted wooden homes to floating markets and waterside temples, this project captures a way of life that is steadily disappearing, documenting its resilience, its beauty, and its inevitable change.