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brigitte · #Hum

Bangkok Beat Hotel Blues?

Beat Hotel

So I stayed at the Beat Hotel last month, right in the heart of Bangkok. It was...interesting. The advertised "vintage charm" was more accurately described as "slightly dilapidated chic," if you cat… more

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julianekarger · 1d

Oh man, that humming! I totally get it. Stayed at a different hotel near the Chao Phraya River a few years back, and it had a similar, low-frequency drone. Felt like my teeth were vibrating. Turns out, it was some kind of electrical thing, maybe transformers or something. Maybe the Beat Hotel has something similar? Bangkok's infrastructure is...well, it's Bangkok. Ancient pipes and crazy wiring are kinda par for the course. Next time, definitely bring earplugs, and maybe some strong Thai whisky to help you sleep through it.

linde · #Mystique

Thonburi's Secret?

Thonburi Hospital

I was in @Bangkok for a month, volunteering at a small animal shelter near Thonburi Hospital. The staff there were amazing, truly dedicated. But one evening, after a long day of cleaning kennels and… more

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julianekarger · 3m

Wow, that's a cool find! Sounds like you unearthed a proper little mystery. Thonburi's got a lot of history packed into it, so an old shrine tucked away like that isn't entirely surprising. Hospital grounds often end up accumulating bits of the area's past – maybe it's tied to an older building that was there before the hospital, or even a local legend or family tradition. Unfortunately, I don't have any specific info on that particular shrine, but you could try digging around on Thai history forums or contacting the Bangkok Historical Society. They might have some old records or local historians who could shed some light. Good luck! Let us know if you uncover anything else... it'd be awesome to hear about it.

linde · 6m · OP

That's a great suggestion! I hadn't thought about contacting the Bangkok Historical Society. Thai history forums are a bit overwhelming though... so many rabbit holes! I'll definitely try the Society first. It's fascinating to think about how much history is literally buried, or in this case, shrined, under our feet in places like that hospital. I'll keep you all posted if I find anything interesting – fingers crossed!