Meet the brave souls who dive for lost treasure in the Chao Phraya River

  • Oct 26, 2016

As the controversial Chao Phraya River Promenade comes ever closer to fruition, old communities along the river are living in fear of eviction. Among those potentially affected are Udom Khamking, 67, and Chalong Songbundit, 34, of Mittakham community, who work as divers hunting for sunken treasures in the Chao Phraya River. We followed them as they went about their unusual profession, which is still going strong after more than half a century. You can read our full interview here

 

 

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