Bangkok is a well-known shopping destination, for locals and foreigners alike. Rama 1 Rd., or collectively called ‘Siam’, is a testament to how much Thais and foreigners enjoy shopping. Bangkok is home to luxurious shopping malls, department stores, lifestyle malls, boutique malls and many more including markets. Located on Ratchada Rd., Mansion 7 is a boutique mall with a haunted past.
Mansion 7 was designed by a French architect and is part of the estate belonging to the Piriyotha Family. Not so long after it was built, Ratchada Piriyotha, a medical officer, was taken as a prisoner of war and locked up in a pitch dark cell. There he suffered serious physical and psychological torture. If that wasn’t enough, upon her 17th birthday, Ratchada’s daughter passed away. Unable to get over the loss of his daughter, Ratchada became obsessed with trying to bring her back to life.
The mansion was closed off not allowing any visitors. It wasn’t until neighbors began hearing screams and shrieks coming from the mansion that an investigation ensued, revealing a secret room where dark experiments took place on death row inmates that mysteriously disappeared. It is said that those ill-fated enough to become a prisoner of the mansion would suffer a painful and horrible death; his/her soul would be tormented, and thus bound for revenge.
Now that you know a bit about the horrible history of this building, do you dare take a walk to learn more of its dark past? If you think that Mansion 7 is just another mansion, be prepared to be shocked. Mansion 7 is a boutique thriller mall with many shops and attractions for visitors of all ages. You will immediately notice that the interior design ofMansion 7 is all about scary thrills and haunted horrors.
Once through the doors, you will come across the Neglected Garden Zone. The theme of this area is a withered forest. This ‘abandoned’ zone is filled with shops selling products you’ll only find here. Look for the blood moon, there you will find The Playground. In this area, you can sit back and calm your racing heart down, enjoy playing the games that will challenge your skills (40Baht per game), or dine in one of the many restaurants available.
All shops in Mansion 7 are designed differently; walk around to find out which has the scariest decor. The main attraction of Mansion 7 is of course the Dark Mansion, the root of evil. You will be happy to know that the Dark Mansion isn’t a torture chamber anymore, but a thrilling haunted house for those daring or brave enough to test their wits and courage.
For sure if you want a scare, you can always come back to Mansion 7 because the interior design of the haunted house changes throughout the year. Entrance to the Dark Mansion costs 180 Baht per person for 30 minutes. Groups can contain no more than 5 persons. Warning: Only for persons age 14+. Not permitted to those with a heart condition or disease.
“In the Dark… You better light up your senses” –Mansion 7
Address : 244/7 Soi 14,Ratchadaphisek Rd.,Huay Khwang District, Bangkok.
GPS : N13 46 53.28, E100 34 27.00
Contact no. : 02 692 6311
E-mail : info@themansion7.com
Website : http://www.themansion7.com
Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mansion7
Twitter : https://twitter.com/#!/mansion7bkk
Opening Hours : Monday to Thursday 12.00 - 21.00 Hrs. ,Friday to Saturday 12.00 - 02.00 Hrs.
Entrance Fee : None except to gain entrance to Dark Mansion (180฿)
Best Time : After 5 PM. Mansion 7 does not have air conditioning except for in the stores.
Highlight : Dark Mansion
Activities : Dine / Shopping / Visit Dark Mansion, a haunted house.
CAR:
From Asoke Rd., drive towards Ratchadaphisek Rd. Continue straight past Fortune Tower, take the tunnel crossing Huay Khwang intersection, and make a U-turn before reaching Lad Phrao Rd. Mansion 7 is on your left.
From Lad Phrao Rd., turn into Ratchadaphisek Rd. Mansion 7 is on your left before Huay Khwang intersection.
MRT (Underground):
Get off at Huay Khwang Station exit number 1. Walk back towards Sutthisan for about 300 meters.
