Today, Bangkok impresses with its modern architectural wonders. In the very center of the capital city, three giant skyscrapers, striking in their height, are located. Two of them fully took up their duties, raising their visitors to the azure skies.
The third architectural miracle will be completed by 2020 and will become the largest skyscraper in Asia, reaching a height of 615 meters. The tallest building in Bangkok with restaurants, hotels, observation platforms and other institutions will be another place of relaxation and entertainment for residents and visitors.
General information about Bangkok
This is one of the fastest growing cities in Southeast Asia, the capital and largest city of Thailand (population - 5.6 million people in 2011). The name of the city, given to him at the foundation, is included in the Guinness Book of Records (the longest in the world). The official name is even impossible to fully pronounce. The city is located in the Kingdom of Thailand (central part), on the Indochina Peninsula. This place is located on the eastern bank of the river. Chauphrai, at its confluence with the Gulf of Thailand.
It should be noted that the city is an ideal place for exploring Thai cuisine. It has a huge variety of restaurants and cafes focused on visiting tourists. Makashnitsy (or scooters equipped for cooking on the street) are at every step. However, there are also such institutions, visiting which you can see all the beauty of a peculiar city landscape.
There are a lot of skyscrapers here. Almost all of them have viewing platforms and restaurants. What is the tallest building in Bangkok? More about this later in the article.
A bit about the architecture of Bangkok
In modern Thailand, buildings are built according to generally accepted standards, and quite often they practically do not differ from buildings that are being built in any other countries. The architecture of old Thailand is a completely different matter. She absorbed the traditions of many nations, but remained unique and original.
A visit to this city leaves an indelible impression on any tourist. This is a real mix, consisting of the luxury of modern business districts and the poverty of slums in the region. Chao Phraya. This is a wonderful architecture of Buddhist temples, on the one hand, the bacchanalia of Khaosan Road, on the other hand, and on the third - a real gastronomic holiday.
To understand the capital of Thailand, you should see it with your own eyes at least once. Here you can get to know those mysterious people living in the once powerful Siam. It is not just that this amazing state has never been subjected to the oppression of the colonialists. Next, we consider in more detail the tallest buildings in Bangkok.
Skyscraper Baiyoke Sky Tower
This pearl is the first skyscraper of the capital of Thailand, opened in 1997. Its height is 304 meters (with a spire - 309 m). In total, this building has 85 floors, and its foundation is immersed in the ground to a building height of 22 floors (more than 65 m). The current tallest building in Bangkok exceeds Baiyoke by only 5 meters (with a spire - 314 meters).
The main highlight of one of the tallest buildings in Bangkok is the tallest hotel in all of Southeast Asia, located from the 22nd to the 74th floor of a skyscraper. The luxury hotel (4 *) is known as the Baiyoke Sky Hotel. The huge windows of the apartments allow you to view the magnificent panorama of the city directly from the rooms. Of particular interest are the twilight (during sunset and sunrise) and night landscapes.
In this gigantic building you can visit boutiques, observation decks and a restaurant, as well as settle in one of the hotel rooms for a vacation in Bangkok. One of the tallest buildings in Bangkok - Baiyoke Sky is waiting for its guests.
Maha nakhon
In 2016, the title of Bangkok's largest skyscraper passed to the architectural masterpiece MahaNakhon. This Asian exclusive is visible from anywhere in the capital. The main highlight of the building is its original facade. The wall surface has a special structure - it imitates “pixels” dropped out of their places. For the extravagance of the appearance, this miracle of architecture has received several respectable prizes. The building was included in the first hundred of the most unique and significant buildings of mankind.
How many floors are in the tallest building in Bangkok? In total there are 77 floors (not including the underground apartments). They rise to a height of 314 meters. A restaurant with excellent cuisine and a spectacular observation deck are located in the building.
The new record holder, unlike the Baiyoke Sky Tower, combines a hotel, a residential complex and an entertainment center. In total, the building housed 159 luxury rooms and 209 apartments. There are boutiques, shops, lookouts and restaurants.
Rama IX Super Tower
In order to perpetuate the big name of Rama IX (King of Thailand), the highest authorities of Bangkok decided to build the largest skyscraper in Asia. Its height will be 615 meters. The foundation of the tallest building in Bangkok has already been laid. According to the plan, this truly gigantic skyscraper will be built no earlier than 2020.
Note: Phumipon Adulyadejt (Rama IX), who ruled Thailand for 70 years, died in October 2016. During the lifetime of many Thais, Rama IX was revered as a saint.
