Eaten by the statue.
This was in a fun and adventurous indoor hike that bordered on terrifying.
Climbing the staircase to the labyrinth of passages the work their way up the inside of this giant golden buddha seem intriguing. But, once inside you realize there is no lighting, no ventilation and definitely no air-conditioning.
This is not your standard lighthouse or statue of liberty ascent. Instead, there is a maze of twisting passages many of with lead to dead end enclaves. Working your way through the passages often involved ducking to a near crawl or twisting sideways to shimmy through.
As the temperature of the hot, humid, stagnant air rises, your mind starts to wander…
What if too many tourists take the same dead end tunnel? There is no way to turn around! We came in through a steel gate with giant lock. What if someone closes us in here? There are no fire exits, or even sign showing the way to the exit. What if there is an earthquake?
Ascending Jenga Tower
The King Power Mahanakhon, often dubbed the “Jenga Tower” for its cuboid cutouts that spiral up its glass facade, is impossible to miss. Designed by German architect Ole Scheeren, the 77-story skyscraper feels like a love letter to Bangkok’s chaotic energy. From a distance, it looks like a digital glitch or a half-finished game of Jenga, with protruding terraces and balconies that give it a delightfully “unstable” vibe. Up close, it’s a sleek, modern masterpiece that blends luxury living, retail, and one of the most thrilling observation decks in the world.
This is considered one of the hottest attractions in Bangkok. But I don’t like heights, so I’m going to classify it as overrated.
