Motorcyclist, 25, Swept into Drain During Flood Near Pattaya, Escapes Unharmed
A 25-year-old woman riding a motorcycle was swept into a drainage channel while crossing flooded road near Pattaya, but was miraculously rescued unharmed. The incident highlights infrastructure and flood management challenges in Thailand, occurring on a local shortcut.
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