The abandoned Sathorn Unique Tower in Bangkok has remained empty since construction was halted in 1997. CNN was taken on an exclusive tour inside the tower. Scroll through the gallery for photos of the 47-story building, shot by Kobboon Chatrakrisaeree.
The abandoned Sathorn Unique Tower in Bangkok has remained empty since construction was halted in 1997. CNN was taken on an exclusive tour inside the tower. Scroll through the gallery for photos of the 47-story building, shot by Kobboon Chatrakrisaeree.
Kobboon Chatrakrisaeree
The tower's reinforced concrete frame contrasts with traditional Thai architecture.
The tower's reinforced concrete frame contrasts with traditional Thai architecture.
Kobboon Chatrakrisaeree
Left to the elements for over two decades, the derelict building is one of many littering the Bangkok skyline.
Left to the elements for over two decades, the derelict building is one of many littering the Bangkok skyline.
Kobboon Chatrakrisaeree
Crumbling walls are juxtaposed with million dollar views of the city.
Crumbling walls are juxtaposed with million dollar views of the city.
Kobboon Chatrakrisaeree
Graffiti artists and urban explorers have left their mark on the unfinished building.
Graffiti artists and urban explorers have left their mark on the unfinished building.
Kobboon Chatrakrisaeree
"The building was 85 to 90 percent done," claimed Sathorn Unique Tower's owner, Pansit Torsuwan, before taking CNN on an exclusive tour of the abandoned building.
"The building was 85 to 90 percent done," claimed Sathorn Unique Tower's owner, Pansit Torsuwan, before taking CNN on an exclusive tour of the abandoned building.
Kobboon Chatrakrisaeree
The tower's owner claims that elevators, escalators and other utilities had already been installed by the time Thailand's economic crisis struck.
The tower's owner claims that elevators, escalators and other utilities had already been installed by the time Thailand's economic crisis struck.
Kobboon Chatrakrisaeree
Balconies and other design features were already complete when investment ran dry.
Balconies and other design features were already complete when investment ran dry.
Kobboon Chatrakrisaeree
Upper floors offer stunning views of Bangkok's Sathon district.
Upper floors offer stunning views of Bangkok's Sathon district.
Kobboon Chatrakrisaeree
With Thailand experiencing another construction boom, the skyline around Sathorn Unique Tower is now dotted with new high-rises.
With Thailand experiencing another construction boom, the skyline around Sathorn Unique Tower is now dotted with new high-rises.
Kobboon Chatrakrisaeree
A neighboring building seen from inside the deserted structure.
A neighboring building seen from inside the deserted structure.
Kobboon Chatrakrisaeree
The 47-story project was set to comprise 600 residential units, alongside shops and businesses on the lower floors.
The 47-story project was set to comprise 600 residential units, alongside shops and businesses on the lower floors.
Kobboon Chatrakrisaeree
The building was designed by architect and developer Rangsan Torsuwan.
The building was designed by architect and developer Rangsan Torsuwan.
Kobboon Chatrakrisaeree
Toilets lie abandoned on one of the tower's lower floors.
Toilets lie abandoned on one of the tower's lower floors.
Kobboon Chatrakrisaeree
With a legal battle over foreclosure ongoing, the tower's future remains in limbo 20 years after construction was halted.
With a legal battle over foreclosure ongoing, the tower's future remains in limbo 20 years after construction was halted.
Kobboon Chatrakrisaeree
Investors had hoped that Sathorn Unique Tower's central location and river views would have performed well on the property market.
Investors had hoped that Sathorn Unique Tower's central location and river views would have performed well on the property market.
Kobboon Chatrakrisaeree
The tower's eerie interior makes it a popular spot for photographers and film crews.
The tower's eerie interior makes it a popular spot for photographers and film crews.
Kobboon Chatrakrisaeree
Ornaments lie abandoned amid the rubble.
Ornaments lie abandoned amid the rubble.
Kobboon Chatrakrisaeree
The building's owners say that they are willing to sell the site for redevelopment.
The building's owners say that they are willing to sell the site for redevelopment.
Kobboon Chatrakrisaeree
Graffiti now adorns the walls of the deserted tower.
Graffiti now adorns the walls of the deserted tower.
Kobboon Chatrakrisaeree