Abandoned New World Mall in Bangkok Bang Lam Pu comes back to life
Abandoned New World Mall in Bangkok Bang Lam Pu comes back to life
Interesting project, and a bit daring when you consider that it once had 7 additional floors (illegally).
"One derelict department store, though, has attracted the interest of a group of artists and architects, who have turned it into an art and light exhibit."
Video:
This one has photos when it was a lot taller:
http://2bangkok.com/2bangkok-buildings- ... world.html
"One derelict department store, though, has attracted the interest of a group of artists and architects, who have turned it into an art and light exhibit."
Video:
This one has photos when it was a lot taller:
http://2bangkok.com/2bangkok-buildings- ... world.html
Re: Abandoned New World Mall in Bangkok Bang Lam Pu comes back to life
Ha! I just watched this and came to CEO and saw your link. There's not much art shown but an interesting story nevertheless.
It always amazes me how many buildings get thrown up in Thailand with more floors than approved. And many buildings never do get certificates and approvals yet they still put them up. And no officials notice -- except to confirm the payments into their fat accounts.
It always amazes me how many buildings get thrown up in Thailand with more floors than approved. And many buildings never do get certificates and approvals yet they still put them up. And no officials notice -- except to confirm the payments into their fat accounts.
Re: Abandoned New World Mall in Bangkok Bang Lam Pu comes back to life
I find buildings that have a story and were once buzzing fascinating. Both Bangkok and Honk Kong are great for this.
I'd like to see the light display. Unfortunately it is still too much of a hassle to fly over from PP for a short visit, but here is hoping.
Re: Abandoned New World Mall in Bangkok Bang Lam Pu comes back to life
I lived around there (Tanoa Rd. near Kao San) 91-92....Occassionally went into New World and well remember part of it collapsing..Maybe 92 or 93???
Nice part of the city to live in...
Nice part of the city to live in...
Re: Abandoned New World Mall in Bangkok Bang Lam Pu comes back to life
Good time to live in Bangkok.
I am not sure which year it shut down. According to a few articles on the Internet, it was closed in 1997. One article puts it at 95. The illegal upper seven floors were demolished in 2004.
The second link in the OP also has some info about how that demolition was dragged out.
But as one Elton John song goes: "I am still standing after all this time. Picking up the pieces of my life without you on my mind..."
Re: Abandoned New World Mall in Bangkok Bang Lam Pu comes back to life
Amazing that this place still stands. It's on a primo piece of real estate.
I bought my first briefcase here in 1993.
I bought my first briefcase here in 1993.
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I may be going to hell in a bucket,
but at least I'm enjoying the ride.
I may be going to hell in a bucket,
but at least I'm enjoying the ride.
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