Thai police arrested a man in Bangkok after he rode a jet ski through the city's flooded streets, according to Al Jazeera English and CNA.
Video of the jet ski ride through the floodwaters circulated online, according to Euronews.
The South China Morning Post reported that the stunt fueled public anger, framing it as highlighting 'unequal floods, unequal power' in the city.
How each side covered it
Left
- Al Jazeera English reported that Thai police arrested the jet ski rider after his ride through flooded Bangkok streets.
“Thai police arrest jet skier after joyride through flooded Bangkok streets” — Al Jazeera English
Center
- Euronews shared video footage of the jet ski rider cruising through Bangkok's flooded streets.
- CNA reported that a man was arrested for jet skiing through the floodwaters.
- South China Morning Post reported the stunt fueled public anger, framing it around themes of inequality during the floods.
“‘Unequal floods, unequal power’: jet ski stunt fuels anger in Bangkok” — South China Morning Post
Questions readers ask
What happened in Bangkok?
A man rode a jet ski through flooded streets in Bangkok, Thailand, and was subsequently arrested by police, according to Al Jazeera English and CNA.
Why did the jet ski incident cause controversy?
The South China Morning Post reported that the stunt fueled public anger, framing the incident as an example of 'unequal floods, unequal power' in the city.
Is there video of the incident?
Yes, Euronews reported that video circulated showing the jet ski rider cruising through the flooded streets of Bangkok.
Sources · 5 outlet reports
- Al Jazeera EnglishLeft-leaningThai police arrest jet skier after joyride through flooded Bangkok streets
- CNACenterBangkok man arrested for jet skiing through floodwaters
- EuronewsCenterVideo. Jet ski rider cruises through flooded streets of Bangkok
- South China Morning PostCenter‘Unequal floods, unequal power’: jet ski stunt fuels anger in Bangkok
- The TelegraphRight-leaningJet skier arrested after ‘joyride’ in Bangkok floods