There is no shortage of skyscrapers in Thailand. They come in all shapes and uses as developers look for ways to launch projects that are unique and tall. Most of the tallest buildings in Thailand can be found in Bangkok. The expansion of Bangkok’s Skytrain and MRT public transportation routes has seen skyscrapers pop up alongside these lines over the past few years instead of being clustered in specific areas.
Additionally, some developers have opted to build towers close to the Chao Phraya River where cheaper land prices allowed them to be more grandiose when it comes to size and facilities.
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Tallest Building
Magnolias Waterfront Residences
Residential
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Height: 318 meters (1,043 feet)
Completed: 2018
The 70-storey Magnolias Waterfront Residences is now the tallest building in Thailand with its 379 residential units providing residents with some breathtaking views of the Chao Phraya River as it winds through Bangkok. The superluxury residential tower is part of the much-hyped ICONSIAM complex, which is also home to The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, the fifth tallest building in Thailand. Unlike some other Bangkok skyscrapers, the design of Magnolias Waterfront Residences is relatively plain and the project isn’t as well-known as some other tall towers in the Thai capital.
The Icon
King Power MahaNakhon
Mixed-Use
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Height: 314 meters (1,030 feet)
Completed: 2016
While Magnolias Waterfront Residences surpassed King Power MahaNakhon in height by four meters, the latter has become a Bangkok icon thanks to a unique design – which is supposed to capture the look of pixilation – and multitude of features. These include Thailand’s first Ritz Carlton Residences, an Orient Express hotel and a rooftop observation deck. King Power MahaNakhon is visible throughout Bangkok with its unique façade making it easily recognizable to both locals and visitors alike.
Tallest Hotel
Baiyoke Tower II
Hotel
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Height: 309 meters (1,014 feet)
Completed: 1999
Now 20-years old, Baiyoke Tower II was among the first wave of skyscrapers to appear in Bangkok during the aftermath of the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis. The 88-story hotel cuts a somewhat lonesome figure as the tower rises from its surroundings outside the central business district. Baiyoke Tower II remains the tallest hotel in Southeast Asia and room rates are surprisingly affordable, but access to other facilities, such as the 360-degree revolving roof deck, will cost you.
The One
One Bangkok
Mixed-Use
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Height: 436 meters (1,431 feet)
Expected completion: 2025
One Bangkok is a mixed-use development that will be home to five grade A office buildings, five luxury and lifestyle hotels, four retail and leisure centers, three ultra-luxury residential towers, civic areas and a lot more. The project’s signature tower will be Thailand’s tallest building once completed in 2025. Work has begun on the project although details remain scarce. The 436-meter skyscraper is expected to have office space and a hotel as well as some retail facilities.
The Future
Grand Rama 9 Tower
Mixed-Use
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Height: 615 meters (2,018 feet)
Expected completion: TBD
Despite first being announced in 2014, work has yet to begin on the Grand Rama 9 Tower in Bangkok that would be one of the tallest skyscrapers in the world when finished. Plans call for a 6-star hotel, a lot of office space and an observation deck. The project’s original developer, Grand Land, was purchased by the property development company owned by retail giant Central Group in 2018. The firm is expected to relaunch Grand Rama 9 Tower in the near future with the originally planned height still intact.
The Outsider
Reflection Jomtien Beach Pattaya
Residential
Location: Pattaya, Thailand
Height: 234 meters (768 feet)
Completed: 2013
Reflection Jomtien Beach Pattaya is the tallest building outside of Bangkok. Constructed during the Pattaya property boom of the early 2010s, the project dominates the Jomtien Beach area of Pattaya. Despite standing 55 stories, Reflection Jomtien Beach Pattaya only has 102 units as Major Development, the company behind the project, opted for a low-density approach. This allows the residences to have several unique design features, like floor-to-ceiling windows, that maximize views.