Jet Ski Rider Criticized for Filming Content in Bangkok Floods
A jet ski rider drew backlash for filming content on a flooded Bangkok road instead of assisting affected residents, with critics questioning the safety risks and ethics of using others' hardship for social media.
BANGKOK — 27 September 2026, A video showing a jet ski riding through floodwaters on New Phetchaburi Road has sparked criticism online after a Facebook user claimed the rider was filming content rather than helping residents affected by the flooding.
The Facebook user shared footage showing a jet ski travelling through the flooded road, where residents have been struggling with the impact of rising water.
According to the post, the user initially thought the jet ski had arrived to help people affected by the flooding. However, the poster later claimed that the rider appeared to be filming content, with a camera crew also present.
"I initially thought they came to help, but after watching, it looks like they came to film content," the user wrote, adding that the situation was causing hardship for local residents.
The post also criticized the activity as potentially creating additional risks for people using the flooded road.
"It's not cool. These are other people's hardships, and it's not a good example or something that should be done," the user wrote.
The post and footage have drawn strong reactions online, with the incident prompting discussion over appropriate behavior in flood-affected areas and whether activities undertaken for content could create additional risks for residents and road users.
