Kanj Segue - Jan 27, 2012 - Public
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Sathorn Unique is a ghost tower built along the Chaopraya river that was abandoned in the 90s when the Thai economy turned to crap
I've wanted to check the building out for a few years now but last time I visited it I was chased away by soi dogs hanging around on the bottom floor. This time I managed to get to the top though. There was a steel gate blocking the stairwell on one of the 2nd or 3rd floor. I had to bribe a few shady-look
I walked up one stairwell for about 30 floors before it ended and then wandered around until I found another stairwell that went to the 48th floor. To get to the rooftop you need to go to the stairwell at the far end of the building and walk up the last flight of steps (the people downstairs advised against using this stairwell but it's the only one that has access to the roof. It actually looked in much better condition that the other stairwells in the building). On the rooftop there is a rusty-look
If you're planning to head there, I'd strongly suggest taking a torch because it's pitch black in the stairwells near the top of the building. Because the building has been sitting there since the 90s, there are some holes in the floor and steps that have crumbled away. Even with a torch I slipped on one of the steps and almost went for a big skydive haha. The view from the top is amazing though and it's such a strange experience to spend hours walking through a building without seeing anyone (other than the dodgy people downstairs
I walked up one stairwell for about 30 floors before it ended and then wandered around until I found another stairwell that went to the 48th floor. To get to the rooftop you need to go to the stairwell at the far end of the building and walk up the last flight of steps (the people downstairs advised against using this stairwell but it's the only one that has access to the roof. It actually looked in much better condition that the other stairwells in the building). On the rooftop there is a rusty-look
If you're planning to head there, I'd strongly suggest taking a torch because it's pitch black in the stairwells near the top of the building. Because the building has been sitting there since the 90s, there are some holes in the floor and steps that have crumbled away. Even with a torch I slipped on one of the steps and almost went for a big skydive haha. The view from the top is amazing though and it's such a strange experience to spend hours walking through a building without seeing anyone (other than the dodgy people downstairs
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A 49 storeys ghost tower with an amazing view over Bangkok and the Chao Phraya river.
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Upper levels of Sathorn Unique
Thanks IMF for making so many buildings like this, I think Greece will be another target. The Millennium Hilton at Klongsan (near Penninsula
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48th floor of Sathorn Unique, IMF's product 15 years ago. If you don't want Greek you may choose here in Bangkok.
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48th floor of Sathorn Unique
I was just curious and wanted to explore the building though because we don't have any ghost towers like this in Australia! If you plan to head there I'd definitely suggest going with others cos dogs sometimes hang around on the lower floors. Although the inside of the building has deteriorated considerably, if you keep your eyes open, bring a torch, and take your time walking around it's fine.
I actually think you have to worry more about the people camping out on the bottom floors than the building itself. Last time I went there they weren't in the building, however, this time I had to bribe them to let me through a steel gate that prevented people walking up the steps. On my way back down I found I was locked in and they wanted me to pay more money before they'd let me out. After I refused, they started asking questions like "Are you alone in Bangkok?" and "Does anyone know you're visiting this building today?". I told them someone had been waiting across the road for me for the past few hours (this wasn't true, but I figured they would try anything if they thought I was there with someone). They argued among each other in Thai for a few seconds before opening the gate so I could continue down the stairwell. If you go there with a few people I really doubt they'll give you any trouble
I actually think you have to worry more about the people camping out on the bottom floors than the building itself. Last time I went there they weren't in the building, however, this time I had to bribe them to let me through a steel gate that prevented people walking up the steps. On my way back down I found I was locked in and they wanted me to pay more money before they'd let me out. After I refused, they started asking questions like "Are you alone in Bangkok?" and "Does anyone know you're visiting this building today?". I told them someone had been waiting across the road for me for the past few hours (this wasn't true, but I figured they would try anything if they thought I was there with someone). They argued among each other in Thai for a few seconds before opening the gate so I could continue down the stairwell. If you go there with a few people I really doubt they'll give you any trouble
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The white building on the right is The Peninsula Bangkok.
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Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, is one of Bangkok's best know landmark. It stands on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River in Thon Buri.
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Jack who don't kill Giant.
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Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok
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Mini Angkor Wat , Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok
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Todd Sisson originally shared this post:Sunset Kaikoura, South Island New Zealand
This image was made on the same trip as yesterday's Sunrise shot. It has been lurking around in my albums since I started on G+ but I haven't posted it until now (I think :)
This intense Nor-west sunset was pretty spectacular and it sits on the outer boundaries of my sunset 'cheese-ometer' spectrum.
Nothing ruins a shot more than too much cheese and fortunately...
Expand this post »This image was made on the same trip as yesterday's Sunrise shot. It has been lurking around in my albums since I started on G+ but I haven't posted it until now (I think :)
This intense Nor-west sunset was pretty spectacular and it sits on the outer boundaries of my sunset 'cheese-ometer' spectrum.
Nothing ruins a shot more than too much cheese and fortunately...
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Thor's well (aka “The Gates of the Dungeon”) on Cape Perpetula, Oregon. At moderate tide and strong surf, flowing water creates a fantastic landscape.
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Thor's Well - "the gates of the dungeon." CapePerpetua, Oregon. At moderate tide and strong surf, flowing water creates a fantastic landscape.
Thor's Well - "the gates of the dungeon." CapePerpetua, Oregon. At moderate tide and strong surf, flowing water creates a fantastic landscape.
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Tongariro was the first national park in New Zealand and the fourth in the world. It is also a dual World Heritage area, a status which recognises the park's important Maori cultural and spiritual associations as well as its outstanding volcanic features.
Tongariro National Park is located in the central North Island of New Zealand. It is the closest national park to Auckland,
Tongariro National Park is located in the central North Island of New Zealand. It is the closest national park to Auckland,
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Emerald Lake in the crater of an extinct volcano. Tongariro National Park - New Zealand.
Emerald Lake in the crater of an extinct volcano. Tongariro National Park - New Zealand.
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Restaurant on a cliff on the east coast of Zanzibar.
Depending on the tide the restaurant can be reached both on foot and by boat.
Restaurant on a cliff on the east coast of Zanzibar.
Depending on the tide the restaurant can be reached both on foot and by boat.
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Bungee / Bungy jumping in Taupo, New Zealand from the height of 47m with a water touch, it is the highest water touch bungy in New Zealand.
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There're problems everywhere, Ha Ha Ha. In Thailand Koh Roke (near Krabi) the Water monitor always come to the toilet, so you must see everything clear before use the toilet.
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Tony Wilson originally shared this post:Australian PM "rescued" by her security staff after a protest became violent.
What a joke. Who ever made that decision to have her dragged into her car is simply an idiot.
Why didn't they use the other exit on to King George Terrace (see photo), where the car can drive right up to the restaurant
Couldn't the whole ACT police not secure a 50 meters path?
Why didn't they use the garage entry of the restaurant, which is gated? (see photo with cafe van)
Why did they had to run in the first place?
She lost her shoe, the pics are socking etc etc.
What a joke. Who ever made that decision to have her dragged into her car is simply an idiot.
Why didn't they use the other exit on to King George Terrace (see photo), where the car can drive right up to the restaurant
Couldn't the whole ACT police not secure a 50 meters path?
Why didn't they use the garage entry of the restaurant, which is gated? (see photo with cafe van)
Why did they had to run in the first place?
She lost her shoe, the pics are socking etc etc.
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Leigh Diprose originally shared this post:Australia Day 2012, Perth Western Australia
Lightning and Fireworks!!!
My first image...more to come next week. Please share this if you like it.
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Lightning and Fireworks!!!
My first image...more to come next week. Please share this if you like it.
http://wp.me/pIhV6-vS
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Australia Day celebrations, South Perth. Picture: Jordan Shields
Australia Day (previously known as Anniversary Day, Foundation Day, and ANA Day) is the official national day of Australia. Celebrated annually on 26 January, the date commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788 and the proclamation at that time of British sovereignty over the eastern seaboard of New Holland.
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Australia Day (previously known as Anniversary Day, Foundation Day, and ANA Day) is the official national day of Australia. Celebrated annually on 26 January, the date commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788 and the proclamation at that time of British sovereignty over the eastern seaboard of New Holland.
http://www.perthnow.com.au/gallery-e6frg1vc-1226254790392?page=2
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia_Day
Despite lightning and rain thousands turn out to the spectacular Australia Day skyshow
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Great Power, again & again.
Jacob Lucas originally shared this post:The Real Australia Day Skyshow
Every Australia Day on the Perth city foreshore there's a fireworks display. It's always a big day on the river and a whole bunch of fun to be involved in. The skyshow lights up the night sky in a very impressive manner.
Last night though, just after the skyshow ended Mother Nature decided she wasn't going to be upstaged and put on a skyshow of her own. It was so amazing to sit back and watch all this happen! The night sky was black at this stage, and this particular show turned the night sky to day again, just for a split second.
Every Australia Day on the Perth city foreshore there's a fireworks display. It's always a big day on the river and a whole bunch of fun to be involved in. The skyshow lights up the night sky in a very impressive manner.
Last night though, just after the skyshow ended Mother Nature decided she wasn't going to be upstaged and put on a skyshow of her own. It was so amazing to sit back and watch all this happen! The night sky was black at this stage, and this particular show turned the night sky to day again, just for a split second.
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What a great power !!!!!
Alex Lightman originally shared this post:Einstein said God did not play dice with the universe, but, as this photo shows, he did use a giant Dyson to clean up Montana recently.
Rapture tornado over Montano. No Evangelicals heard God telling them to go, so the 144,000 missed their chance this millennium.
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Kanj Segue - Jan 27, 2012 - Public
Terminal 21 shopping centre - Asoke, Bangkok.
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Terminal 21 shopping centre - San Francisco level
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