Jet ski rider cruises through flooded streets of Bangkok

A jet ski rider manoeuvred through a flooded street in Bangkok as deep floodwaters inundated parts of the Thai capital. Video shows the rider navigating through the water while people stopped to watch and film the unusual sight.

The flooding has driven thousands of residents into shelters as others try to protect their homes and secure essential supplies. Days of heavy rain have flooded roads, markets and homes, forcing thousands of residents into shelters.