Hi guys, so we recently went to Bangkok in October and got to visit some unusual locations. This is only our second time in bkk but we're so excited that we got to do something besides the usual touristy things. I'm proud to say that we explored and conquered Bangkok's airplane graveyard without a scratch (except for some mozzie bites).
Watch our vlog (in HD) here :
In the suburb of Bangkok lies this hidden boneyard that's guarded by it's inhabitants. Several planes (including a 747) that were stripped, occupies the compound. Climbing up a huge tire, we made our way into one of the smaller planes. The seats were all gone, parts were strewn all over the floor but the overhead compartments were still intact. The cockpit was very bare, literally stripped down to it's bone.
In the larger plane, there were 3 levels and we had to climb up a ladder, with rusty exposed nails not far away. There were also many sharp edges and narrow paths in the tube so we were extra careful.
One can only imagine how it looked back in it's glory days.
Oxygen masks were found lying around too
Probably not known to many, these metal tubes that were left for dead are actually home to some families. We came across one plane which had a lady in causal clothes sitting on a mattress combing her hair, like it was her room. According to online sources, the land is owned by a Thai businessman who allow these homeless locals to stay in exchange for guarding the grounds.
There are several ways - via ferry, taxi or bus but our preferred option was by Uber. Not the cheapest (we paid around 400 baht/sgd $16) but saves you a lot of trouble because you just have to enter "airplane graveyard" into the destination on the app. I was surprised that it was a legit location on the map. So yup, no need to worry if your driver is unfamiliar with the place, just enjoy your ride. Your Uber/Grab should drop you by the main road, near a canal. The water body should be on your right as you walk against the direction of traffic for a few meters before you catch sight of the large flightless birds. It's hard to miss.
Entrance fee:
When you arrive at the gate, you would have to pay 200 baht each (sgd $8) which is very affordable. However, this price varies. Other visitors have paid from 100-300 baht.
Opening hours:
There is no official hours but advised to go in the day before 5pm and avoid lunch time or rush hours. Traffic can get real bad. We went around 3pm and spent about 1.5-2 hours there.
Word of caution:
Explore at your own risk and be extra careful! As mentioned, many sharp exposed parts, rusty nails etc. so best to protect yourself by wearing long pants and covered shoes.
Overall, it was a surreal and unforgettable experience. It's not in every country you get to visit such sites so I would highly recommend you guys to put it into your itinerary the next time you fly to BKK. It's definitely worth a trip there!
