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    World’s biggest glass-bottomed skywalk unveiled in Bangkok

    King Power International Group has unveiled what is billed as the world’s biggest glass-bottomed skywalk located on the rooftop of the 78-storeyed King Power Mahanakhon building on Narathiwat Road in Bang Rak district.


    The glass-bottomed skywalk has 360 degree panoramic view and is 314 metres from the ground and is regarded as the highest point in Thailand. The building is equipped with what is claimed to be the fastest elevator which can reach the 74thfloor from the ground in just 50 seconds.


    King Power International Group CEO Aiyawat Srivadhanaprabha said the glass-bottomed skywalk represents another important step and a pride of a Thai company.


    He envisons the modern structure as a landmark of Bangkok and a new tourist destination for both Thai and foreigners.


    “I believe that tourism is not just an engine to drive the country’s economy, but also a gate toward the building of sustainable confidence and promotion of Thai identity in the eyes of the global community,” said Aiyawat, an heir to the business empire of Vichai, the owner of Leicester City who died in helicopter crash recently.


    The building features outdoor and indoor observation decks on the 78th and 74 floors respectively, modern shopping malls, varieties of both Thai and international food and duty-free shops.

    https://www.thaipbsworld.com/worlds-...ed-in-bangkok/

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    Cheers, will have to check that out.

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    Sustainable confidence and promotion of the Thai identity, eh?

    All from a see-through bridge?

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    Quote Originally Posted by cyrille View Post
    Sustainable confidence and promotion of the Thai identity, eh?

    All from a see-through bridge?
    Or possibly during the 314 meter fall to the ground.

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    It will be a great spot for the Pattaya sky-diving club faithful to get a head for heights in preparation for their big night!

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    Quote Originally Posted by misskit View Post
    is regarded as the highest point in Thailand
    Must lower my Bong on Phu Chi Fa, can also see LeerBao Drinker and Doi Internet on a clear day

    Phu Chi Fa, also Phu Chee Fah, is a mountain area and national forest park in Thailand. It is located at the northeastern end of the Phi Pan Nam Range, 12 km to the southwest of Doi Pha Tang at the eastern edge of Thoeng District, Chiang Rai Province. Wikipedia




    Elevation: 1,442 m

    of course barely as high as Lulus multinicks compared to Doi Interweb


    Doi Inthanon is the highest mountain in Thailand. It is in Chom Thong District, Chiang Mai Province. This mountain is an ultra prominent peak, known in the past as Doi Luang or Doi Ang Ka, meaning the 'crow's pond top'. Near the mountain's base was a pond where many crows gathered.
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    Elevation: 2,565 m




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    I just want the chance to use a bigger porridge bowl.

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    Did they mention that it's Bt1,050 to go to the top?

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    An excellent observation on the observation platform from the D44 and a telephoto challenge to test the best of my lens collection!





    When are we going to have an up-skirt theme for the TD photo of the month?

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    All good ISO 9001 don't you know, what could possibly go wrong

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    Quote Originally Posted by david44 View Post
    Must lower my Bong on Phu Chi Fa, can also see LeerBao Drinker and Doi Internet on a clear day

    Phu Chi Fa, also Phu Chee Fah, is a mountain area and national forest park in Thailand. It is located at the northeastern end of the Phi Pan Nam Range, 12 km to the southwest of Doi Pha Tang at the eastern edge of Thoeng District, Chiang Rai Province.
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    Quote Originally Posted by NamPikToot View Post
    All good ISO 9001 don't you know, what could possibly go wrong
    A basher that lives abroad. What other pearls will you drop on us in the near future sweetie pie?

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    You still up?

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    Ticket prices are 850 for access to the indoor view-gazing room, while the 1,050 gets you access to all three floors. To celebrate the opening, MahaNakhon SkyWalk gives a discount to all patrons: the all-area access is now B765 per person until Jan 31, 2019. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

    https://www.timeout.com/bangkok/news/thailands-highest-observation-deck-is-now-open-at-king-power-mahanakhon-building-111618
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    Thanks, needed something stupid to do on Monday

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    Two tickets for the honeymoon suite, please.

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    Quote Originally Posted by harrybarracuda View Post
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    Yeah nah, something rose in my stomach just looking at that photo. Planes, Helicopters with no doors, high-rise condo balconies, no problems. But I could not walk out onto that without getting severe verigo

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    ^Looks pretty cool. But a roof and eaves on the platform to block out the reflection of the sky would make it a bit more dramatic.

    Or else wear your polaroid sunnies.

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    ^^ Ditto. Massive pass from me....

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    They should spice it up a bit.


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    Quote Originally Posted by nidhogg View Post
    ^^ Ditto. Massive pass from me....
    Ditto Ditto

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    I would go for the laugh but not for a thousand fucking baht.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Headworx View Post
    Yeah nah, something rose in my stomach just looking at that photo. Planes, Helicopters with no doors, high-rise condo balconies, no problems. But I could not walk out onto that without getting severe vertigo
    Same. I used have a great head for heights. Climbed Auckand's Sky Tower up the outside of the steeple without a harness, and it was fun. Now, even photos of things like this turn my stomach.

    That's hilarious though!!^^^
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    I prefer my scary shit to take place at ground level too, usually with wheels.

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    For 2100 per couple I'd expect ass bottom

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    Should make it tomorrow

    will let you know

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