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Foreign Instagrammer Sparks Outrage by Illegally Scaling Bangkok's Ghost Tower


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Photo via Instagram/ @ryan_rrobertson

 

In recent events, an Instagram user known as @ryan_rrobertson has stirred quite the commotion after sharing footage of himself and a friend climbing the infamous Sathorn Unique Tower—often referred to as Bangkok’s ghost tower. The duo's trespass into the abandoned skyscraper in Bangkok’s Sathorn neighbourhood has sparked outrage among both Thai and international audiences online.

 

The Sathorn Unique Tower, an unfinished high-rise, is renowned not just for its breathtaking views of the Chao Phraya River and the city skyline, but also its eerie history, compounded by the grim discovery of a deceased Swedish man in 2014. Its haunting reputation hasn’t deterred thrill-seekers like Robertson, who claimed, "POV: You’re the first person to climb Bangkok’s Ghost Tower in 5+ years..."

 

Using a metal-cutting tool to break through the locked entrance, Robertson and his friend scaled the deserted structure to capture dramatic views from the roof, which they shared on social media. The video accumulated nearly 1,000 likes, although the majority of comments sharply rebuked their actions for breaking laws and ignoring safety protocols.

 

 

 

Critics slammed their assertion of being the first climbers in five years, with many users asserting their own recent visits or sharing other creators’ content as evidence. Despite the uproar, official attention from Thai authorities or the building's owner, Rangsan Torsuwan, remains absent.

 

The ghost tower incident comes shortly after renewed interest in the property, following an erroneous claim of its sale by a supposed real estate agent. Rangsan’s son quickly refuted the claim, citing ongoing legal battles that prevent any legitimate transaction.

 

As the story unfolds, Robertson’s unauthorised exploration raises familiar issues about legal boundaries and ethical responsibility in urban adventuring.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by Ryan (@ryan_rrobertson)

 

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I can understand the outrage, even if it is a little bit too powerful word. They come to Thailand, cut a lock and trespass. Exactly the dumb and silly people we don´t need here. no need for fine or jail. Just deport the guys as persona non grata.

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