Haunted places in Thailand
Having lived in Thailand for a while, I’m sure you’ve heard numerous Thai ghost stories about people’s encounters with ghosts in the country’s haunted places.
Many Thais strongly believe in the supernatural and have a soft spot for doing ghost-related activities, such as ghost hunting, and they like to share stories of haunted places where people claim to have spotted ghosts.
So, if you are a supernatural fanatic and enjoy hearing stories of haunted places, here are 10 haunted places in Thailand that are allegedly filled with spirits. Although some of the places might have been changed and renovated, their creepy stories still remain. Check them out and explore these places if you dare.
1. Curve of a Hundred Corpses (โค้ง 100 ศพ), Bangkok
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If you want to talk about haunted places in Bangkok, it’s unavoidable to not mention the Curve of Hundred Corpses aka โค้ง 100 ศพ in Thai. This curve is in front of the Criminal Court on Ratchadapisek Road, and tons of deadly accidents had happened here; that’s why they call it the Curve of Hundred Corpses.
What’s interesting was the large Bodhi tree that used to exist on the street isle, surrounded by old wooden shrines and zebra statues, which many vehicles reportedly ran into. Many people claimed they saw spirits often at this location, for example, a black shadow was spotted near the tree.
The area has been restored over time and the tree was cut down in 2023, but the story of this curve is still brought up from time to time.
Coordinates: Google Maps
2. Sathorn Unique Tower (ตึดร้างสาธร), Bangkok
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Is anybody a ghost-hunting enthusiast here? Sathorn Unique Tower one of the famous haunted places in Thailand that you have to check out. It’s an abandoned high-rise that’s worth a visit for any ghost explorers.
Located on Charoenkrung Road, close to the Saphan Taksin BTS Station, the building was deserted in 1997 due to the Asian financial crisis. As time passed, this building has been said to be haunted. The creepiness even spread more when a Thai man found a Swedish person who had committed suicide by hanging inside the building in 2014, becoming a viral news story at that time.
The building used to be a popular spot where people could explore and capture pictures of Bangkok’s skyline. However, following the suicide of the Swedish person, access was restricted, but some individuals continued to sneak in.
Coordinates: Google Maps
3. Wat Don Cemetery (ป่าช้าวัดดอน), Bangkok
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Bangkok locals must have heard the story of Wat Don Cemetery at some point in their lives. “Su San Te Jiow,” also known as “Wat Don Cemetery” or “Pachao Wat Don,” is the largest Chinese cemetery in Bangkok. This location was once the largest cemetery, with reports suggesting that it held countless types of remains.
The spooky sayings about this cemetery have been thrown around over 50 years ago, making it one of the oldest famous haunted places in Thailand. Some said they saw a pregnant female ghost with red eyes, and ghosts following visitors after they left the cemetery. In the past, the cemetery was so cluttered with plants and scary that taxi drivers would refuse to drop off passengers around there.
Now the cemetery has been turned into a health park where people exercise and play instruments. You might feel a bit of a spooky vibe here, it definitely looks a lot better than it was before.
Anyway, if you wish to see some ghosts, you can try visiting the cemetery after midnight. You might have some luck.
Coordinates: Google Maps
4. Kaeng Krachan National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติแก่งกระจาน), Phetchaburi
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Kaeng Krachan National Park is not only known for its lush forests and diverse wildlife but also for some eerie and unexplained occurrences. One spooky story that circulates among the locals and visitors is the tale of the “Whispering Spirits of the Forest. Deep within the dense jungle, eerie voices and murmurs are said to haunt visitors. These unsettling whispers have left many with an inexplicable sense of unease. Some speculate they are the souls of those who met mysterious fates, while others attribute them to ancient indigenous spirits. Regardless of the truth, the tale continues to intrigue and spook those who venture into this remote part of the park.
During the middle of 2011, there was a disturbing pattern of three Royal Thai Army helicopters crashing within a mere nine-day span, resulting in 17 fatalities. The Karen ethnic community links this to unfavourable Feng Shui, saying it’s similar to the Bermuda Triangle.
Also, some visitors spotted a mysterious hand in their picture after taking photos on a suspension bridge.
Coordinates: Google Maps
5. Prostitute Graveyard (สุสานโสเภณี), Kanchanaburi
Prostitute Graveyard is widely known not only by Thais but also by some foreigners and it has been presented on many TV programmes because the place was so creepy. Many teens come to explore the place and have seen supernatural incidents.
Known as a famous story that was featured at the famous Thai TV show, คนอวดผี, a group of teenagers had gone ghost-hunting at this graveyard. While there, the teens threw ping pong bombs at the graveyard. Later on, three of the teens had accidents with one being seriously injured and two of them ending up dead at a later time.
One of the TV presenters that was featuring the story was a person who could connect to spirits, and he said in the show that the teens were being followed by spirits. He took the teens to make an apology at the scene and told them to ordain for the spirits.
The brothel was used as a place for women trafficking. Plenty of women were kept and forced to have sex with men here. If they got pregnant, an abortion was the way out, so many women and babies died here.
Coordinates: Google Maps
6. Abandoned Batman Building (ตึกร้างแบทแมน), Pattaya
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Previously a nightclub in central Pattaya, it caught on fire around 30 years ago and ended up as a famous abandoned building in Pattaya. Though it’s not a place with ghost stories spreading around, it’s an establishment you can enjoy exploring and get some eerie vibes, especially after dark.
While you enter the building, you’ll see lots of debris, trash, and graffiti on the walls. Once you make it to the rooftop, you can see a nice skyline view of Pattaya. Something less haunted amidst a haunted rubble.
If you want to see what it looks like, here’s a video of a YouTuber exploring it.
Coordinates: Google Maps
7. Soi Atthakawee Sunthon (ซอยคุณยายสปีด), Hat Yai
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Speed Grandma is one of the scariest ghost stories Thais have heard a long time ago, and it happened here at Soi Atthakawee Sunthon in Hat Yai, therefore sealing this area as one of the must-visit haunted places in Thailand.
This road was said to have a granny ghost who was killed by a reckless motorcyclist. She would chase motorcyclists going through this road at a high speed. Some said the grandma had a long tongue that protruded out of her mouth while chasing, causing many accidents among motorcyclists.
Coordinates: Google Maps
8. Ajarn Chuan Ashram (อุทยานหุ่นปั้น อาจารย์ซ่วน), Chachoengsao
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A renowned monk with a mystical reputation created various statues in his ashram, some of which were made from human remains like ashes, bones, hair, and tattooed skin mixed with other materials. After the monk’s passing, the ashram deteriorated, with many statues damaged. Locals believe a mysterious, dark power lingers, and they avoid the area after sunset, fearing the statues might come to life at night.
Some thieves who had attempted to steal the statues encountered unexplained forces preventing their theft, with one group of ten thieves unable to move a single statue.
I must admit, seeing the statues sent shivers down my spine. The atmosphere was undeniably eerie.
Coordinates: Google Maps
9. Abandoned Boy Scout Camp (ค่ายลูกเสือระยอง), Rayong
Screenshot: เรื่องจริงผ่านจอ via YouTube
Another well-known eerie location is this Abandoned Boy Scout Camp in Rayong. The camp is filled with decaying structures, overgrown vegetation, and a sense of abandonment. The reason for its closure and abandonment varies, but some say it was due to financial issues or a lack of interest in maintaining the site.
There’s a story about a Boy Scout student who drowned at this camp and now haunts other students. One time, the drowned boy reportedly lured two students who were participating in a campfire event to a pond where he drowned. However, both of the students were found eventually. Some also claimed to see the drowned boy visiting and asking for food. Despite the camp’s closure, many believe the spirit of the boy still lingers.
My friends and I drove through this camp once, and it was really scary. It was during the day though. We were too scared to go again at night.
Coordinates: Google Maps
10. Kamchanod Forest (ป่าคำชะโนด), Udon Thani
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Kamchanod Forest is a lush small island surrounded by water. It’s believed to be a mysterious place where people go inside and are not able to make their way back outside. Some also say it’s a mystic world where Thai mythical serpents dwell and utter their fireballs – these can be seen by those with good karma.
The most well-known tale of this forest is ผีจ้างหนัง or “Ghost Movie Projection”. A film company from the northeastern region of Thailand was once hired to screen a movie in the remote village of Wang Thong. They were paid 4,000 baht with the condition to finish by 4 a.m. and leave the village before daybreak without looking back. The film started at midnight with no audience in sight. However, at 3 a.m., a large crowd mysteriously appeared, divided by gender: women in white on one side, men in black on the other. The audience remained completely still, as if frozen, in eerie silence. Strangest of all, there was no audible response to the film, regardless of its genre—action scenes didn’t prompt cheers, and comedic moments didn’t elicit laughter. This story was later adapted into a Thai horror movie.
Moreover, the event lacked any food or refreshment vendors, and even cigarette vendors were conspicuously absent.
There’s a pond in this forest that is said to be sacred, whose water can cure diseases if a person drinks it.
The forest is also famous for its “Ghost Festival” or “Phi Ta Khon,” a traditional festival held by the local community that features colourful masks and elaborate costumes.
Coordinates: Google Maps
Well-known spine-chilling haunted places in Thailand
As a Thai person, I am so keen on learning about spooky stories about haunted places in Thailand as they give me mystery and thrilling vibes – especially during the Halloween season.
These are some truly creepy venues around Thailand, with their stories widely known among Thai folks that I can’t imagine exploring at nightfall. It can’t be said for sure that there are really spirits here but the ambience is absolutely spine-chilling. Anyway, some have been revamped into new places, and despite that, it’s still worth sharing their spooky tales.
If you have been to any haunted places in the country or have your own story, please feel free to share it with us. We’d like to hear from you.
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Cover image adapted from: BBC News ไทย via YouTube, iheredottv via YouTube, @jane_panyo via Instagram, and เรื่องจริงผ่านจอ via YouTube