A flooded restaurant has turned into an unexpected selfie spot for diners seeking a unique experience in Thailand.

Tao Kae Lao Restaurant was submerged under roughly 2 ft (1 m) of water when the Chao Phraya River overflowed in Ayutthaya province.

The eatery stayed open, and surprisingly, more customers flocked to enjoy its seafood dishes, including prawns.

Footage shows diners sitting on the terrace facing the river, with their feet immersed up to their knees in the cool water.

Customer Kritwat Srikhonthon said: ‘I came all the way from Bangkok just to try this unique experience after hearing the restaurant stayed open despite the flood.

‘It was so fun having my feet in the cool water and feeling the fish swim around them.

‘I really admire how the restaurant turned a tricky situation into something creative and enjoyable.'

Visitors were making advance bookings to dine with their feet in the river, while enjoying their meals at the tables and watching the fish swim around them.

Owner Phakaporn Khanthawit said: ‘The Chao Phraya River rose rapidly over the past three days, reaching knee level on our balcony.

‘But we stayed open because most customers still wanted to dine despite the flooding.

‘We had a similar flood back in 2022, and our customers really enjoyed the experience then, which encouraged us to offer it again this year.'

Floodwaters rose along Thailand's Chao Phraya River last week, affecting low-lying areas in Ayutthaya and neighbouring provinces. The flooding was triggered by heavy rains from Typhoon Kalmaegi, which left hundreds dead in Southeast Asia.