To my understanding, Bangkok Stonehenge (real name being Hopewell Construction) was once a development project that began in 1990. The plan was to construct an elevated train system to take people to the airport. However, the funding was cut in 1992 and since then, these large pillars remain, overtaken by foliage and graffiti.
I gained interest in visiting this 'Stonehenge' when a fellow photographer mentioned to me these pillars will soon be torn down in order to make way for construction to begin over again. This easy trip cost about 23 baht in total (< one US dollar) and didn't take up much time.
So, you're interested in taking this trip because my descriptive words and beautiful imagery have convinced you?! Wow, that means a lot. If you do want to visit, start off at the Hua Lamphong Train Station which is connected directly to the Hua Lamphong MRT station. The train station is ornate and smells of cat urine. This combination is both confusing and concerning.
Take the train to Bang Khen station. The ticket will cost you a staggering 3 baht (0.08 US dollars) and takes about 30 minutes. The trains lack air conditioning and possibly working toilets so be prepared.
Honestly though, you can pull the windows of the train down and stick your head out, taking in the weird scenes you are bound to pass. This is ten times cooler than air conditioning anyway. We saw so many interesting things as we made our way to Bang Khen - rural Thai families living normal, everyday life, little boys throwing firecrackers into a small creek, children playing way too close to the train tracks.
So, you're interested in taking this trip because my descriptive words and beautiful imagery have convinced you?! Wow, that means a lot. If you do want to visit, start off at the Hua Lamphong Train Station which is connected directly to the Hua Lamphong MRT station. The train station is ornate and smells of cat urine. This combination is both confusing and concerning.
Take the train to Bang Khen station. The ticket will cost you a staggering 3 baht (0.08 US dollars) and takes about 30 minutes. The trains lack air conditioning and possibly working toilets so be prepared.
Honestly though, you can pull the windows of the train down and stick your head out, taking in the weird scenes you are bound to pass. This is ten times cooler than air conditioning anyway. We saw so many interesting things as we made our way to Bang Khen - rural Thai families living normal, everyday life, little boys throwing firecrackers into a small creek, children playing way too close to the train tracks.
firecracker kids.
how come he always looks so cool?
The train back from Bang Khen station cost us 20 baht (< one US dollar). I'm not exactly positive why the ticket back to Bangkok was 17 baht more. They tried to say it was a "faster" train. I found this to be a lie. Either way, a whole trip costing you less than a US dollar... I can't complain.
So, if you have a few hours to spare this weekend, go check out these semi-neat pillars.
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