slum areas with tall buildings

[Dr. Burrito]

Curious if there are any slum areas in Bangkok with tall buildings. I'm not there at present and someone was asking regarding a documentary project they want to do. Seems they know about the typical canal side areas and wanted to find more of stacked like sardines area too. I said I could not recall anything over 4-5 stories, but that I would ask around.

I thought perhaps Ramkhamhaeng, but not sure

Thanks

dr. b

[MMarlow]

You want this information to pass on to a documentary maker? Don't suppose he'd be using this information about Thai "slums" as Thai-bashing ammunition to line his own pockets? Just what Thailand needs more of, I don't think.

[Dr. Burrito]

Ah, no... he's making a series of shorts around the world in general.... its about comparative poverty, not political leanings.... but choose your own poison I guess...

Far be it from me to not let a Thai Visa member jump to conclusions without the least bit of real information.

Besides, you guys seem to have the Thai bashing down pretty well already.

dr b

[Sunderland]

The flats in the Din Daeng area have been mentioned a few times in the news in the past. Might be what you are looking for.

[Dr. Burrito]

Thanks Sunderland. I will pass that along

dr. b

[Curt1591]

How tall is "tall"?

[Dr. Burrito]

Can't say. Just my recollections of buildings where poorer people lived around Bangkok were all maxed out at 4-5 stories, rather than like 'The Projects' in places like Chicago and such.

[Chao Lao Beach]

Mou Thong Thanie, Impact side of the motorway.