Bangkok has always been known to be a captivating city that features a fusion of modern-day pleasures along with many traditional aspects. It is a city that truly has something in store for every taste, style and need. It’s an enchanting place for sightseeing, from ancient Buddhist temples that display some of the world’s finest architecture to various important national monuments, Chinatown and the Ancient City.
Among the many attractions in Bangkok, there are a few unusual places to explore. One of the most bizarre places to explore is the First Execution Chamber in Chinatown that was built in order to serve a gruesome purpose. Better known as Wat Pathum Khongkha this ordinary temple which was used for usual religious purposes was also the location where certain individuals of the Royal family were executed during the early stages of the Rattanakosin era.
These members were executed according to the ancient tradition that it is forbidden to let the blood of royal members touch the floor. Therefore, these victims were put in velvet sacks of red colour and beaten harshly to death with the use of a fragrant sandalwood club.
In addition to the quite extraordinary Wat Pathum Khongkha, visitors can also discover the Forensic Museum which is also an unusual place to visit in Bangkok. This gruesome museum is home to the preserved dead bodies of large scale murderers such as See-Uey. The museum also features the horrible weapons used by these murderers, autopsy photographs and even stillborn children in jars made of glass.
Other strange places to visit include the Ancient City with reproduced monuments, temples and houses. Meanwhile, the Corrections Museum is ideal for those who wish to discover some of the most dreadful punishments given to local offenders in the past. The Bangkok Remand Prison was once located here and visitors can explore many of the weapons and punishment tools. Most torture scenes at the Corrections Museum are highlighted by using full-size wax figures.
By visiting some of these unusual places in Bangkok, travellers can find out about the extraordinary past of Thailand and its history. To learn more about this atypical side of Bangkok, the best option is to stay at a Bangkok long stay accommodation such as Bangkok Royal President. This fine serviced apartments Bangkok offer cosy and convenient accommodation for an exceptionally memorable stay.
