"Ghost tower" abandoned for 30 years, suddenly famous after the earthquake in Bangkok

While many buildings in Bangkok were severely affected by the earthquake on the afternoon of March 28, the Sathorn Unique Tower, also known as the "Ghost Tower", which has been abandoned for nearly three decades, is still eerily standing.

Sathorn Unique was started in the early 1990s, with the ambition to become a 49-storey luxury apartment complex, located on golden land by the Chao Phraya River. The project was designed by the famous architect Rangsan Torsuwan and quickly attracted the attention of investors.

Located right on the golden land in the south of Bangkok, Thailand, Sathorn Unique building with a 49-storey design including a total of 659 apartments and 54 shops, was once expected to be one of the "nail" architectural works of the land of the Golden Temple.

However, when the Asian financial crisis in 1997 occurred, the project stalled at 80% completion. The developers are facing financial difficulties, resulting in Sathorn Unique being abandoned so far.

At the time of the withdrawal of investment capital, the building was 80% complete, only the interior was completed to become the most high-end commercial center and residential area in Thailand. But now, it only exists in people's memories as a reminder of unfinished lavish dreams and a series of creepy stories surrounding it.

During the construction of Sathorn Unique in the 1990s, it encountered a lot of problems. In 1993, owner, and architect Rangsan Torsuwan was arrested on charges of conspiracy to harm the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. However, in 2010, he was acquitted after being acquitted.

In 2014, a 30-year-old Swedish tourist threw himself in Sathorn Unique, making the atmosphere here even more creepy. According to locals, many people from that time also came to Sathorn Unique to end their lives, making this place gradually become a scary "paradise of deat.h".

Along with that, despite hangin.g a sign prohibiting entry, Sathorn Unique is still a common home for homeless people, wild dogs and cats. That's why for a long time, a corps.e was found here, covering the building with a gloomy atmosphere. Just like that, haunted stories about this building are woven and passed on by everyone.

Even at the end of 2017, this place became the main setting of a Thai horror movie called "The Promise".

The mystery of the solidification of the 'Ghost Tower'

During the March 28 earthquake, many other modern and solid buildings in Bangkok were cracked, and some buildings even collapsed completely. However, Sathorn Unique still stood firm without any signs of damage, surprising many people.

According to construction experts, the robustness of Sathorn Unique can come from the following factors:

- Outstanding construction quality: Despite being abandoned, this project is designed with high standards, using durable materials.

- Special load-bearing structure: The building has a solid foundation system, which helps absorb vibrations from earthquakes.

- Lack of dynamic load: Because there are no occupants or heavy furniture, the structure of the building is less affected by oscillating forces.

Despite its abandonment, Sathorn Unique is still a popular spot for urban explorers. Many adventurous tourists try to climb the building to admire the view of Bangkok from above. However, local authorities have repeatedly warned about the dangers of entering the area.

There are no official plans for the redevelopment of Sathorn Unique. Some investors have proposed converting the building into a hotel or mall, but legal barriers and high renovation costs remain a major challenge.

Along with that, the Thai government also cannot demolish it for fear of having a great impact on the surrounding residential areas. Just like that, it stood tall in the heart of Bangkok, leaving behind the hustle and bustle of life out there.

In any case, Sathorn Unique is still a testament to unfinished projects due to the economic crisis, as well as an interesting architectural mystery that can survive for decades without being destroyed by time or natural disasters.

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