Thailand’s most haunted places

[webfact]

 

It’s Halloween season, so it’s time to get our spook on! Sure, attending parties and (fake) haunted houses is fun, but how about getting up close and personal with the paranormal by visiting the real thing?

 

Superstition runs deep in Thai culture, and many Thais believe in the supernatural. From an abandoned ashram full of statues to eerie whispers in a national park, there are numerous haunted places in Thailand that will certainly send a shiver down your spine. 

 

Top 6 most haunted places in Thailand

 

Ajarn Chuan Ashram, Chachoengsao

 

PHOTO: Ajarn Chuan Ashram by Maungalow Kumvisate via Google Maps

 

Address: Unnamed Rd, Tha Than, Phanom Sarakham District, Chachoengsao 24120, Thailand

 

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Seeing hundreds of lifelike statues in an abandoned ashram is already terrifying. Now imagine if these statues were made from human remains, including skins with tattoos, ashes, hair, and bones mixed into sculpting material – that’s what you’ll see in Ajarn Chuan Ashram!

 

These sculptures are the work of a monk well-known for his skills in sorcery and the dark arts. After his passing, the ashram was abandoned and has since been reclaimed by nature, overgrown by trees and vegetation. Many of the statues lie damaged and in disrepair, which adds to the air of mystery that fills the place. 

 

Locals steer clear of the area at night because they believe that dark forces still linger in the ashram. Some even said that the statues awaken after dark. That’s why they strongly advise not to visit after sunset. But even during daylight hours, the place retains an undeniably unsettling aura.

 

Sathorn Unique Tower, Bangkok

 

PHOTO: Rooftop of Sathorn Unique Tower by Alexander Blecher via WIkimedia Commons

 

The unfinished Sathorn Unique Tower is one of the most popular haunted places in Thailand. The skyscraper was originally meant to be a luxury condo, but in 1997, construction was halted, and it’s been left empty ever since. Today, the building has become a famous ghost-hunting destination despite being officially off-limits to the public. 

 

There are various stories behind the building’s creepy reputation. Some think that it’s haunted because it was constructed on a former graveyard. Others point to its unfortunate position, casting a shadow over the neighbouring Wat Yan Nawa, as the reason for its failed completion. The unsettling stories took a more sombre turn when a Swedish man’s lifeless body was discovered hanging on the 43rd floor. To make matters even scarier, the building was featured in the horror film “The Promise.”

 

by Cita Catellya

TOP PHOTO: By Nathan Wright via Unsplash

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-28

 

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[Pouatchee]

josh from expedition unknown once came here to find ghosts... funny ... this clown never solves ANYTHING      [in caps lock bold and italic]

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Edited October 28, 2023 by Pouatchee

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, Pouatchee said:

josh from expedition unknown once came here to find ghosts... funny ... this clown never solves ANYTHING      [in caps lock bold and italic]

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Josh Gates and hi side kicks are in it for the money... not the truth.

He had another show Expedition X with a male and female duo... they never solved anything either.

He could never find any evidence and she bolted at every sound.

[mania]

On 10/28/2023 at 9:41 AM, webfact said:

Top 6 most haunted places in Thailand

 

 

I thought for sure Chiang Mai Immigration would make the list 🙄

[candide]

I remember a small cheap bar years ago, managed by a couple. They also had access to a vacant first floor condo, and customers could go to toilets there. However, the lady was convinced there was a ghost there, so every time she needed to go to toilet, she used to go to another place and pay the usual 5 pence fee! 😁