Miniature gardens are planted on the rooftops of unused taxis parked in Bangkok - in pictures

  • Two Thai taxi co-operatives have planted miniature gardens on the roofs of idle fleets parked in Bangkok. AP
    Two Thai taxi co-operatives have planted miniature gardens on the roofs of idle fleets parked in Bangkok. AP
  • These taxis have been idled by the coronavirus crisis. AP
    These taxis have been idled by the coronavirus crisis. AP
  • The vegetable patches have a variety of crops, including tomatoes, cucumbers and string beans. AP
    The vegetable patches have a variety of crops, including tomatoes, cucumbers and string beans. AP
  • The initiative is being used to raise awareness about the plight of out-of-work drivers. AP
    The initiative is being used to raise awareness about the plight of out-of-work drivers. AP
  • The result looks more like an eye-grabbing art installation than a car park. AP
    The result looks more like an eye-grabbing art installation than a car park. AP
  • The Ratchapruk and Bovorn Taxi co-operatives are planting the gardens. AP
    The Ratchapruk and Bovorn Taxi co-operatives are planting the gardens. AP
  • Many drivers surrendered their cars and returned to their homes in rural areas. AFP
    Many drivers surrendered their cars and returned to their homes in rural areas. AFP
  • The taxi industry in Bangkok has struggled amid the pandemic. AFP
    The taxi industry in Bangkok has struggled amid the pandemic. AFP
  • Bangkok is now preparing to open to vaccinated international tourists in what promises to be a boost to the local tourism trade. AFP
    Bangkok is now preparing to open to vaccinated international tourists in what promises to be a boost to the local tourism trade. AFP