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My World Tuesday - One night in Bangkok

My first entry for My World Tuesday: The Bangkok Skyline at Night.

This shot was taken by a friend in January 2009 from the 84th floor of Baiyoke Tower II. At 328 meters high it is Thailand's tallest structure. Well, the tallest until Ocean Tower One in Pattaya, at the height of 367 meters, is completed in 2012. After having been around Bangkok for more than a decade, and despite shopping countless times right at the foot of Baiyoke Tower II, this is my first time to visit the place. It's about time I get to know a bit more of my neighborhood.


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Dora said…
Beautiful scenery!
23 June 2009 at 14:22
magiceye said…
that sure is a wonderful view from all the way up there!
23 June 2009 at 15:51
Anya said…
Fantastic shot Hazel :)
23 June 2009 at 16:04
SandyCarlson said…
That is quite an impressive view!
23 June 2009 at 16:42
Dina said…
Shalom Hazel. Thanks for your visit to Jerusalem and your comments. And thanks for reminding me of the name of the hymn that I was humming; I'll correct it in my post.
Nice to see your big city. Unfortunately the only part of Bangkok that I have been in is the airport.
See you again. Shalom
23 June 2009 at 16:49
Arija said…
Nice aerial shot as long as you didn't dive down, you might have damaged your camera.
23 June 2009 at 17:15
Jane Hards Photography said…
That's a magical night scene cityscape.
23 June 2009 at 18:12
Luiz Ramos said…
Great your Bangkok World.
23 June 2009 at 20:55
Esther Garvi said…
What a cityscape! The view is awesome!
23 June 2009 at 23:02
Anonymous said…
Scenic spot and love the aerial shot.
24 June 2009 at 06:23
Marites said…
lovely shot! It's been a long time since i've been to Bangkok. I'll make sure to get to that tower.
24 June 2009 at 09:43
Rajesh said…
Marvelous shot of night life of the beautiful city.
24 June 2009 at 10:11
antigoni said…
Great post and photo!
24 June 2009 at 14:52
nadia said…
Excellent shot, Hazel! I know how tough it is to take night shots, and the pictures somehow don't seem to do justice to the beauty seen by the naked eye, but this one's beautiful!
24 June 2009 at 17:14
??? said…
Beautiful shot. It reminds me a bit of Blade Runner!
24 June 2009 at 17:40
Unknown said…
That's a wonderful view from high in the sky..

Great night shot !!
24 June 2009 at 20:30
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