Abandoned, Derelict, Decaying Locations Around Thailand

[diznax]

Hello,

 

  I've been working on documenting disused/abandoned structures around Thailand for the past year or so via photo series', and am always on the lookout for new subjects.  There are a seemingly endless number of such locations around the country, and each one has it's own unique character and usually some beauty to be found amongst the decay and ruin.  I've started this topic both as a means for us to share locations of unique abandoned places around the country, and for forum members to share images that convey their perspective of these places.  I look forward to seeing others' images and of hearing their experiences.

 

  Please include any key info about the sites including local directions(drop a Google Maps pin if you can) or possible dangers/trespassing need-to-know's, as we certainly don't want anyone to get in any trouble by visiting guarded private property.  *

 

Please note that the Sathorn Unique 'ghost tower' is, as of the time of writing, off limits & blocked off via fence, with threats of prosecution to trespassers.  Also, it's well-known and documented.  It would be great to use this forum as a means to share lesser-known derelict locations around the country.

 

I'll start with a few directions to some sites I've either discovered or heard about and visited - 

Abandoned train cars in Samut Sakhon - Their Location

Abandoned Batman Nightclub Pattaya - Location

Airplane Graveyard in Bangkok   - Location

Abandoned Jittapawan College Pier - Location

Abandoned Mansions in Nakhon Pathom - This site is inhabited by two families and they have requested for me not to share their location so as to avoid masses of tourists.  Apologies.

[johng]

Jomtien beach road next to SCB bank

 

 

 

some where in Jomtien  still for sale ?

 

 

Jomtien second road

 

Waterfront condo  and Bali Hai area Pattaya

 

 

 

Na Jomtien next door to Movenpick Sails condo

 

Sukhumvit road North pattaya

[johng]

Jomtien bech road  about midway along

 

very large 4-5 storey building on Jomtien beach road semi abandoned since the 97 crash

 

another view of the building next door to Movenpick sails in Na Jomtien

 

Another view of the Waterfront condo Bali Hai Pattaya

[Aladdin]

Passed this place on one of my walks around Bangkok, instantly felt in love with the place

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited November 9, 2016 by Aladdin
Phayathai road just before crossing the Hua Chang bridge to MBK

[Assurancetourix]

 Oh good idea ..

 

Do u accept these two photos ;

Just outside Udon Thani left side of road 22 going to Sakon Nakhon

 

[samuijimmy]

Great start every one....

 

This place used to be used for weddings....  Ban Por beach Samui....

 

Probably more suitable for a divorce now!

 

[Assurancetourix]

Kanchanaburi - Sai Yok National Park

 

[samuijimmy]

Isaan House has had it day!

 

 

[gomangosteen]

Also from Chanthaburi province, a glimpse of one section of a hotel complex at the main entrance to Namtok Phliu National Park, on Sukhumvit 3 heading towards Khlung/Trat province

Another victim of 1997 financial crisis

 

[Ron19]

Abandoned Jumbo at Phitsanulok Airport

 

I could be corrected but are sure that it is/was part of this group.

I think there was originally two of these here.

One Two Go Airlines Co. Lte^[1] (Thai: วัน-ทู-โก แอร์ไลน์) was a low-cost airline based in Don Mueang, Bangkok, Thailand.^[2] Following the crash of OG 269 in Phuket, Thailand on September 16, 2007, One-Two-GO was banned from flying in European Union nations due to safety concerns.^[3] Its main base was Don Mueang International Airport, Bangkok.^[4] Always owned and managed by Orient Thai Airlines and owned by CEO Udom Tantiprasongchai and his wife Nina Tantriprasongchai, the One-Two-GO brand was retired in July 2010, and the aircraft re-branded as Orient Thai Airlines.

 

[villagefarang]

Abandoned resort in Chiang Rai.

 

[diznax]

Really glad we got this thread going, after a single day there's already been some great shares of cool sites.  Thanks a lot to everyone & keep it up!

 

Another structure next to the Batman club in Pattaya, some sort of derelict sports complex:

 

[Johntwo]

DSC00543-Edit-3

 

Ayutthaya

RX100 Mk2

[gomangosteen]

An abandoned housing development in Chanthaburi City ... on Tak Sin Rd...another victim of the 1997 crash

 

 

 

Over 15 years with no progress, then mid 2015, work began and they have been completed, abandoned no more, and sold off early this year through a low-cost government housing scheme

 

 

 

[me2501]

Strictly speaking it is not an abandoned project. Selling is still in progress. The existing construction contains about 180 flats in 50 townhouses. In and around Chiang Mai there are many new affordable housing projects like that.

[diznax]

A photo from last Saturday at long-abandoned Paris Movie Theater in Dusit, Bangkok...I have a new pictorial coming out in the next few days, will hopefully be picked up again by a well-distributed publication.  Happy shooting!

 

 

 

 

[samuijimmy]

Laem Set Beach bar ...Koh Samui...  Next to one of the poshest resorts on the island....and most beautiful beaches Samui has to offer!

 I think that was a dream long ago!

 

 

[diznax]

I visited the Bang Sue train cemetery on Saturday, full series here, will have a publication coming out for sale via my distributor on Sunday.  Hopefully this one will actually be picked up by the daily mail or mirror again... it looks like my theatre series from last week may not be published, other than on the syndication site, which is okay, as it was just great to be able to document such an interesting historical place.  Thanks for the continued shares

Edited November 29, 2016 by diznax

[rhythmworx]

Diznax why not write an short article with your photo set and send it to petapixel.com they're always looking for new articles, so are SLR lounge.com and Fstoppers.com.

 

If you frequent them 3 sites you realize they often have the same articles reworded differently.

 

Would be a good way to gain exposure.

[diznax]

Diznax why not write an short article with your photo set and send it to petapixel.com they're always looking for new articles, so are SLR lounge.com and Fstoppers.com.
 
If you frequent them 3 sites you realize they often have the same articles reworded differently.
 
Would be a good way to gain exposure.

Hi,

That's great advice & I would, but my images & accompanying story are under contract with my publisher, who features them for sale on their site. These last two stories haven't been purchased, but my first three were bought & published by the Daily Mail twice, the Mirror, Lonely Planet, and some others. Some pictorials sell better than others, I guess, but from what I hear it was good to even get 3/5 published. Anyway, will keep trying & thanks for the suggestions, I may use them with some other series I haven't published.


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[sometime]

Ban Am Phur

[diznax]

We visited a junkyard in Bang Khen district yesterday & took some photos. This junkyard is unusual in that it is used by the police as an evidence holding yard for vehicles that have been in major accidents (often resulting in fatalities). The remnants of accident vehicles are taken there by the police once they are no longer needed as case evidence. If they are not claimed by family or former owners, they end up here. There are cars, buses, lots of motorbikes, and larger trucks that have all been in serious crashes. Certainly a morbid place but with fascinating details.  

 

 

[diznax]

Here are a few more from the junkyard.  I have a story on the junkyard coming out for sale via my syndicator in the next week or so.  Not sure if it will be bought, but hoping so.  It's a unique place with an interesting & creepy backstory (number two on this list).  We spent last Sunday driving to 5 of the places on that list, with the junkyard being the only one that's still standing. 

[Jai Dee]

On 12/10/2016 at 7:34 PM, sometime said:

Ban Am Phur

 

I live in Baan Amphur (near Sattahip) but I've never seen this place.

Where exactly is it?

[sometime]

On 12/19/2016 at 11:02 AM, Jai Dee said:

 

I live in Baan Amphur (near Sattahip) but I've never seen this place.

Where exactly is it?

I hope this helps

 

[Ace of Pop]

Phuket


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[NickJ]

In Dolphin Bay, near Pranburi.  There is a house that is pretty famous. Derelict.  Pretty huge. Looks like a Roman nightmare. Columns. Stone lions, Gargoyles.  Has quite a history behind it as well. Then near the river in the same general area is a whole western style development that's been left to rot. Two story homes. It's own airstrip. They say fighting in the family and huge gambling debts prevented it from ever opening.

The house I mentioned has a very famous murder attached to it as well.

[diznax]

1 hour ago, NickJ said:

In Dolphin Bay, near Pranburi.  There is a house that is pretty famous. Derelict.  Pretty huge. Looks like a Roman nightmare. Columns. Stone lions, Gargoyles.  Has quite a history behind it as well. Then near the river in the same general area is a whole western style development that's been left to rot. Two story homes. It's own airstrip. They say fighting in the family and huge gambling debts prevented it from ever opening.

The house I mentioned has a very famous murder attached to it as well.

Great description!  Is this near Som Roi Yot national park?  I think I ran across this place 2 years ago and have been meaning to go back & shoot it for a series.  Thanks for the info, glad to know it's still there!

[diznax]

Some of my 'haunted' junkyard images were included in a story in the Daily Express today, albeit not with the photos I would have chosen.  Glad to have it featured, nonetheless.  I processed 80 images from this shoot, have added my favorites to this series.  Thanks to anyone who's interested enough to have a look 

[Assurancetourix]

Number 81 , maybe ? or a future Cesar compression ?

 

http://cesarbaldaccini.blogspot.com/p/demarche.html

 

Shot yesterday afternoon on rd 22 between Sakon Nakhon and Udon Thani at ban Han Noi lights