A captivating mosaic of lives, 'Bangkok Wakes to Rain' deftly intertwines the stories of individuals connected by a shared space in the heart of Bangkok. Spanning from the 19th century to a dystopian future, the novel swings through the restless tides of a city in constant flux. A longing missionary doctor, a post-war society mother, a grieving jazz pianist, a young woman with a haunting political shadow, and foresighted teenagers navigating a submerged cityscape; their disparate lives converge in the rhythms of survival and remembrance. Gracefully navigating the streams of time, memory, and identity, this novel breathes life into the echoes of a metropolis that has witnessed the ever-shifting dance of history, legacy, and human endeavor.