In the 1890s, Siam faced a silent threat more dangerous than French gunboats: drought and famine. King Chulalongkorn launched the Rangsit Canal Project, a massive irrigation network that transformed the Chao Phraya delta into a rice powerhouse. Lucas and Luna explore how Dutch engineer J. Homan van der Heide designed a system that not only fed Siam but funded its modernization. They discuss the Khlong Rangsit, the role of Chinese laborers, the creation of the Siam Canal and Land Company, and how this agricultural revolution helped Siam retain independence. A story of water, diplomacy, and resilience.
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